What body treatments cover
Body treatments at a med spa are non-surgical services for areas below the face. The common groups are:
- Body contouring devices. Machines that apply cold, heat, radiofrequency or other energy to chosen areas such as the abdomen or thighs.
- Cellulite treatments. Devices, massage-based methods and, at some providers, injections aimed at dimpled skin.
- Lymphatic massage. A gentle, rhythmic manual massage technique.
None of these is surgery. A licensed provider asks about your health and what you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable for you.
Questions to ask about body treatments
Useful questions for a body treatment consultation:
- Which device or method are you suggesting, and how does it work?
- Who performs it, and what training or license do they have?
- Is it suitable for the area I am asking about?
- Do any of my conditions or medicines matter here?
- How many visits do people usually have, and how far apart?
- What side effects are possible, and what should I do if one happens?
- When would you suggest I see a doctor instead?
More ideas are on the questions to ask page.
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.
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.
Does this site perform body treatments?
No. This site has no staff, providers or clinic. It passes your consultation request to a provider in or near Austin. That provider decides what is suitable after a consultation, and cost is set by them.
Have a question about a med spa treatment? Send a short consultation request to a provider in or near Austin.
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