Body treatment consultation requests

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.

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.

What to wear and bring

For a body treatment consultation, wear comfortable clothing that lets you show the area easily. Bring:

1. photo ID
2. a list of medicines and supplements
3. notes on health conditions and any implants
4. dates of any recent surgery
5. 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

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