Skin conditions
Cold sore (Active outbreak) — beauty treatment safety
Also called Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), cold sore, cold sores, herpes simplex, HSV-1, fever blister, lip blister.
In short
On this page, Cold sore is checked against 88 treatments: 61 are ones to avoid and 27 are not yet reviewed. The tightest restrictions are in Facials and Injectables.
Every treatment, checked
Every treatment name opens its own page
Facials
25 treatments · all 25 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — BHA Peel (Salicylic)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Carbon Laser FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Classic FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Cryo FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — DermaplaningA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Enzyme PeelA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Express FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Galvanic FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — HIFU (Ultherapy)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — High-Frequency FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — HydraFacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Jessner's PeelA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — LED Light TherapyA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face) Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Facial)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Microcurrent FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — MicrodermabrasionA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — MicroneedlingA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Oxygen FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Phenol Peel (Deep)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Radiofrequency (RF) FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — RF MicroneedlingA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — TCA Peel (Medium)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Ultrasound FacialA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
Injectables
11 treatments · 10 to avoid · 1 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Botox / NeurotoxinA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Cheek FillersA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Dermal Fillers (General)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Fat-Dissolving InjectionsA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lip FillersA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — PDO Thread LiftA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — PolynucleotidesA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Tear Trough FillersA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| Not yet reviewed | Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Laser & Light
7 treatments · all 7 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacing Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Fractional Ablative LaserA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Fractional Non-Ablative LaserA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Laser Hair RemovalA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Vascular LaserA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
Body Treatments
15 treatments · 1 to avoid · 14 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lymphatic Drainage MassageA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| Not yet reviewed | Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Hair Removal
6 treatments · all 6 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Depilatory CreamA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysis Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — ElectrolysisA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Hot WaxA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Strip Wax (Soft Wax)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — SugaringA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — ThreadingA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
Nails
10 treatments · all 10 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Lashes & Brows
8 treatments · all 8 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Brow LaminationA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Brow TintA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Classic Lash ExtensionsA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Henna BrowsA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Hybrid Lash ExtensionsA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lash LiftA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lash TintA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Volume Lash ExtensionsA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
Permanent Makeup (PMU)
6 treatments · 4 to avoid · 2 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| A responsible salon will decline this | Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Eyeliner TattooA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lip Blush / Lip TattooA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Microblading (Eyebrows)A cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| A responsible salon will decline this | Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsA cold sore is herpes simplex, and it is contagious while it is active — for you, for the person treating you, and for the rest of your own face. Treatments that break the skin, such as needling, peels and dermaplaning, can spread the virus widely across the skin, which sometimes needs antiviral treatment to settle. Wait until the cold sore has fully crusted and healed. If you get them often, ask your GP about taking an antiviral in advance of a peel or a laser appointment. Nobody at the salon will think twice about a rebooking. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of DermatologistsNHS |
| Not yet reviewed | Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Sources
- American Academy of DermatologyCosmetic procedure guidelines
- British Association of DermatologistsHerpes simplex management guidance
- NHSCold sores (herpes simplex) patient information
Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist
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