Areas people ask about
Body treatments are discussed for many areas. Common questions involve:
- the abdomen and flanks
- the thighs and buttocks
- the upper arms
- the area under the chin
- the back
- the legs, for lymphatic massage
Each area may suit a different device or method, and some may not suit any. A licensed provider looks at the area, asks about your health and medicines, and decides what is suitable. Visits usually come as a series, and the number varies.
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.
Questions to have ready
Bring these questions to a body treatment consultation:
- Which method or device would you suggest, and why?
- Who will perform it, and what training do they have?
- How many visits do people usually have, and how far apart?
- What sensations should I expect during and after?
- What side effects are possible?
- How is cost worked out for a series?
Cost is set by each provider, so ask at the consultation. You can find more ideas on the questions to ask page.
Questions about body treatments
What counts as a body treatment?
At a med spa, body treatments usually mean non-surgical services such as body contouring devices, cellulite treatments and lymphatic massage. Contouring devices apply cold, heat or other energy to chosen areas. Lymphatic massage is a gentle manual technique. A licensed provider explains what they offer.
Are body treatments the same as surgery?
No. The body treatments on a med spa menu are non-surgical, with no incisions or general anesthesia. If you want to ask about surgery, a surgeon is the right person to see. A licensed provider at a med spa can tell you when that is the case.
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.
One form, one local provider, and your questions answered before any decision.
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Skin treatments
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Injectables
Wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers, given by licensed providers where state law allows. Ask a local provider about them.
Laser sessions
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