Body treatments at a glance
Body treatments are non-surgical services such as body contouring devices, cellulite treatments and lymphatic massage. Contouring devices use energy like cold or heat on chosen areas. Cellulite treatments use devices or hands-on methods. Lymphatic massage is a gentle manual technique. Most are done in a series, with the number varying. A licensed provider looks at your health, medicines and the area you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable. Requests from this site go to a provider in or near Pittsburgh.
Device choice and the area
Body contouring devices come in several types. Some use cold, some use heat or radiofrequency, and some use other energy such as ultrasound or magnetic fields. Each has applicators shaped for certain areas. A licensed provider chooses based on the area, your skin, the tissue, and your health history.
Ask which device they use and why it fits the area you are asking about. Ask whether they have more than one type. If they say a device is unsuitable for you, ask what would be, including whether a doctor's visit makes more sense.
If you have a health condition
If you have a heart condition, circulation problems, a history of blood clots, a pacemaker or another implant, or a nerve condition, prepare a little more. Write down the condition, your medicines and the name of the doctor who looks after it. Note any advice they have given you about massage, cold, heat or devices.
Bring this to the consultation and mention it at the start. A licensed provider may suggest checking with your doctor first. That is a sensible step, and it is fine to ask for time before deciding.
Questions about body treatments
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.
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.
Do my health conditions matter for body treatments?
Yes. Heart and circulation conditions, blood clot history, pacemakers and other implants, metal implants in the area, nerve conditions and cold-related conditions can all matter for certain methods. Bring a full list to the consultation. The provider may suggest checking with your doctor first.
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