Talk to a provider about body treatments

What body treatments cover

Body treatments at a med spa are non-surgical services for areas below the face. The common groups are:

• Body contouring devices. Machines that apply cold, heat, radiofrequency or other energy to chosen areas such as the abdomen or thighs.
• Cellulite treatments. Devices, massage-based methods and, at some providers, injections aimed at dimpled skin.
• Lymphatic massage. A gentle, rhythmic manual massage technique.

None of these is surgery. A licensed provider asks about your health and what you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable for you.

How a provider weighs the options

Choosing a body treatment is a matter of fit. A licensed provider considers the area, your skin and tissue, your health history, your medicines, and what you want to ask about. They also think about practical things: how many visits a method usually involves, how far apart they are, and what aftercare it needs.

Ask them to explain why one option suits you and another does not. If nothing suits you, a careful provider will say so and may suggest a doctor's visit. You can always take time to think before agreeing to anything.

Planning around your schedule

Many body treatments come as a series of visits, and the number varies. Before the consultation, look at your calendar for the next few months. Note travel, busy work weeks and events.

Tenderness, swelling or numbness in the area are possible after some treatments, so you may want gaps around important dates. Bring the dates and ask the provider how they would space visits. Also note your health basics and medicines, since the provider will ask. A licensed provider decides what is suitable.

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