The manufacturer of the ZERONA®-Z6 device has provided standard contraindications that must be assessed prior to treating clients. These contraindications are guidelines suggested by the FDA:
- Avoid using the laser over a pregnant uterus.
- Do not treat the face, neck or breast.
There have been no side effects as a result of use of the ZERONA®-Z6 device. There have also been other research studies using Erchonia low level lasers. In these studies, no side effects resulted from or were reported by any participant from use of the device.
The only known or anticipated risks with the use of the laser device is: Long-term exposure to laser light could cause damage to eyesight. As a precaution, when you are giving the treatments with the ZERONA®-Z6, ensure that the client wears the special darkened protective glasses to block out the light.
Avoid using the laser on skin that is infected, burned or cut, as this could cause discomfort or irritation. Wait until the infection, burn or cut has healed before using the laser. If you have a skin condition, lack of skin sensitivity or are undergoing professional cosmetic treatments, please check with your doctor or clinician before using the laser.
Laser treatment should not be applied over, or in proximity to (near), cancerous lesions (such as moles and other suspicious skin markings unless
known not to be cancerous). There have not been conclusive tests that show whether or not low level laser exposures on or near cancerous lesions do or do not create a serious adverse effect.
SUN EXPOSURE, ARTIFICIAL TANNING AND TATTOOS, JEWELRY
The ZERONA®-Z6 635 nm wavelength can safely treat clients who are tan, who are using self-tanners or who have tattoo(s) in the treatment area. Jewelry should be removed if it is in the treatment area to avoid any reflection from the laser light.
