What to ask about non-surgical body treatments

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.

Who performs body treatments

Who may run body contouring devices or give cellulite treatments depends on the method and on state rules. Some devices can be run by trained staff under a supervising provider. Any injectable cellulite option is given by licensed providers where state law allows. Lymphatic massage is often done by a licensed massage therapist or a nurse.

In Florida, ask the provider who will do your treatment, what license or training they hold, and who supervises them. Also ask who to contact if you have a concern after a visit. A licensed provider decides what is suitable.

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.

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