Three kinds of body treatment
When a med spa lists body treatments, it usually means one of three things.
Body contouring. A device applies energy, often cold or heat, to a chosen area over a set time. Providers use different devices and applicators for different areas.
Cellulite treatments. Methods include devices that use sound waves, radiofrequency or suction, and hands-on techniques. Some providers offer injectable options where state law allows.
Lymphatic massage. A light-pressure massage done by hand, following a set pattern over the body.
A licensed provider decides which, if any, is suitable.
Health conditions that matter
Some health details change what a provider will suggest for body treatments. Heart conditions, circulation problems, pacemakers and other implanted devices, metal implants, and some nerve conditions all matter for certain devices. Conditions triggered by cold matter for cooling devices. For lymphatic massage, a provider will ask about heart, kidney or blood clot history, and any active infection.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding usually rule out many body treatments for now. Bring a full health and medicine list, and mention anything you are unsure about. A licensed provider weighs it and decides what is suitable.
What to wear and bring
For a body treatment consultation, wear comfortable clothing that lets you show the area easily. Bring:
- photo ID
- a list of medicines and supplements
- notes on health conditions and any implants
- dates of any recent surgery
- your questions, written down
If you have had body treatments before, note what they were and when. If a doctor has told you anything relevant, such as a reason to avoid certain devices, bring that too. A licensed provider decides what is suitable.
Questions about body treatments
Who should skip body contouring?
A licensed provider decides that. Common reasons to wait or skip a device include pregnancy, recent surgery in the area, a hernia, some implanted devices, and conditions that react to cold. Bring your full health history and medicine list to the consultation.
How many visits do body treatments take?
It depends on the method, the area and the person. Many body treatments are planned as a series, and the number varies. A licensed provider can tell you what is typical for a given method after a consultation, without promising a set number.
What are cellulite treatments?
They are a mixed group. Some use devices with radiofrequency, sound waves or suction. Some are hands-on techniques. Some providers offer injectable options, which are given by licensed providers where state law allows. Ask what method a provider uses and how it works in general terms.
Want to know if a treatment may suit you? Request a consultation with a provider near you.
Request a consultationMore consultation topics
Ask about your skin
Tell a local provider what you would like to discuss about your skin, and they can talk through treatments with you.
Ask about injectables
Questions about wrinkle relaxers or fillers? Request a consultation with a licensed provider in or near Naples.
Ask about laser
Skin tone, hair color and the area all matter. A licensed provider decides what is suitable at a consultation.