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 Santa Monica.
Things a provider may rule out for now
Sometimes a provider decides a body treatment should wait or is off the table. Common reasons include:
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- recent surgery in the area
- a hernia or unexplained lump in the area
- a pacemaker or implanted device, for some technologies
- skin infection, rash or open wound
- a condition that reacts to cold, for cooling devices
If you hear a no, ask what the reason is and whether a doctor should take a look. That is part of a careful consultation.
Write down what you want to ask
Before a body treatment consultation, spend a few minutes writing down what you want to ask about. Name the area, say how long it has been on your mind, and note whether you have a specific treatment in mind or want to hear options.
Then add your health basics: conditions, implants, medicines, recent surgery, and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Finish with your questions, such as how many visits people usually have and what aftercare involves.
When you send a consultation request, a line about the area is enough. Save the rest for the consultation.
Questions about body treatments
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.
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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