Diathermy or Thermolysis

Diathermy or Thermolysis

Diathermy is a high frequency (short wave) treatment with a cauterizing action. Diathermy or thermology treatment is very successful at treating the following conditions: broken capillaries, moles, warts, skin tags, millia or white spots, thread veins, spider veins, red veins, red spots, naevus and derma fibroma. Some patients may not respond to the treatment and the reason for this unknown. Statistically greater than ninety percent of user will benefit from the treatment.

CAUSES OF COMMON CONDITIONS

Temperature changes: sauna, cold weather, hot steamy rooms, sunbathing, sunbed, heat lamp, excess cold, x-ray, swimming, skiing, frequent exposure to elements, especially at speed.
Rough treatment to skin: strong soaps, flannels/towels, buff puff’s etc., harsh peels and scrubs.
Diet: caffeine in tea/coffee/coke, spicy food, alcohol, nicotine
Drugs: steroids thin in the skin, antibiotics can increase spider naevi, contraceptive peel.
Damage to area: knocks/heavy blows, squeezing spots/comedone extraction, pressure from spectacles, plucking eyebrows or hairs, tight clothing.

Medical conditions: high blood pressure, pregnancy, liver diseases, respiratory problems (asthma, hay fever, sinus problems), diabetes, rosacea, hormonal inbalance.
Hereditary: inherited skin type, family disposition, aging.

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CONTRA-INDICATIONS

  • Aids & Hepatitis
  • Broken Vessel Near Varicose Vein
  • Thrombosis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Heart Conditions & High Blood Pressure
  • Skin Diseases and Allergies
  • Diabetes
    Epilepsy
  • General Ill Health
  • Very Sensitive Skin
  • Asthma & Hay Fever
  • Drugs
  • Xanthoma
  • Pregnancy
  • Keliod Scarring

AFTER CARE & HOME CARE FOR CLIENT

The healing process starts immediately, but the time of complete healing will vary. Skin healing could take 4-6 weeks and in some areas may require up to 6 months. The area should now be left alone to ensure the natural healing of the skin. If the area feels dry or tender, a recommended oil or cream should be applied morning and night over treated area. The scabs will form over the next 48 hours (they look like black/brown spots) and should be left dry until they drop off on their own (over the next 10 days).

PLEASE DO NOT PICK OFF THE SCAB AS SCARRING MAY RESULT.

A new treatment can be given close to the previously treated area after 14 days, provided there is not skin damage but it varies for different treatment. Re-treatment of the same vessel must not be undertaken in less than one month or longer if skin is not completely settled.

AVOID THE FOLLOWING OVER THE NEXT 10 DAYS:

  • Avoid extreme temperatures
  • Avoid makeup over the area
  • Avoid cleansers, toners or moisturizers
  • Avoid hot baths, swimming, exercise
  • Avoid bubble baths
  • Avoid shampoo
  • Avoid hair spray, perfume, etc
  • Avoid towels and flannels
  • Avoid rubbing the treated area
  • N.B. Medical conditions, medication poor health, alcohol and smoking can slow down the healing process.