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 Arlington.
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
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.
What if I have pain or swelling afterward?
Follow the aftercare instructions and contact the provider who treated you. For severe pain, swelling that keeps growing, signs of infection or anything that worries you, see a doctor. This site is not a clinic and cannot give medical advice.
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