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Non-surgical body treatments, in general terms

Body treatments are the part of a med spa menu that focuses on the body instead of the face. They are non-surgical, which means no incisions and no general anesthesia. Most use a device placed on the skin, such as a cooling applicator or a heated handpiece. Some are hands-on, like lymphatic massage.

Visits often come as a series, and the number varies. Different devices suit different areas and different people. A licensed provider looks at the area, your health and your medicines, and decides what is suitable. They can also tell you when a doctor's visit makes more sense than a med spa treatment.

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.

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.

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