Last updated: 21 September 2025
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are absolute contraindications to Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Treatments. No exception will be made, even early in pregnancy.
Conditions and medical treatments
- Coagulation disorders, anticoagulant therapy
- Photosensitising treatments (certain antibiotics, anti-inflammatories)
- Active inflammatory diseases (psoriasis, eczema, lupus)
- Local skin infections (herpes, fungal infection, impetigo) on the area to be treated
- History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
- Auto-immune conditions in active flare-up
Implanted devices
The presence of a pacemaker, an implantable defibrillator or any other electronic device may contraindicate certain treatments. It is essential to disclose this before any consultation.
Sun exposure and photosensitivity
Laser Treatments and certain Aesthetic Treatments are contraindicated on tanned skin or in cases of recent sun exposure (less than 4 weeks). UV beds are also prohibited before and after a Laser treatment.
Minors
Aesthetic procedures are generally not recommended for minors, except for duly justified medical indications and with written parental authorisation. General Medicine and medical Laser Treatments (inflammatory acne, for example) may be performed under conditions.
Patient declaration
You are required to declare all your medical history, current treatments and recent events before any procedure. Incomplete or inaccurate information may compromise your safety.
Dr Mergui reserves the right to decline or postpone a treatment if a contraindication is identified.
For any question, you can write to us at contact@drmergui.com.
