Frequently Asked Questions

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 Non Surgical body-contouring procedures are interference technology reducing unwanted body fat. These procedures can be performed on most areas of the body, including the stomach, back, arms, legs, thighs, buttocks and smaller areas such as the neck & face. Non-invasive body contouring procedures such a Cavitation, radio frequency, Laser Lipo & Vacuum Therapy create controlled injury to target fat deposit liquifying them into the bodies natural channel. 

 Body Contouring Non-Invasive treatment are ideal for anyone 18 year of age or older.  If you have any stubborn areas of fat that you would like reduce without the need of surgery, then body contouring treatments  may be an option for you, must follow a healthy lifestyle exercise is a plus.

 Body contouring  treatment can be as short as 30 minutes but as long as 2 hours in one session. The duration of the treatment is based on how many areas are being treated. Most clients notice a circumference decrease after a single session. Some clients also notice increasing results days out from initial session. With proper eating habits and increase in physical activity, result will improve and will also help maintaining those results. 

 Our body contouring treatments are great Non-Invasive treatments because it requires NO down time and there in NO to minimum pain included while under going these procedures. It is not unusual, however, to have swelling, redness, and soreness on the treated areas. Most people resume to normal activities immediately after receiving body contouring treatments. 

  Our body contouring treatments are comfortable and painless. Our non-invasive procedures are very similar to a spa, you will notice a ringing in the ear due to the cavitation making contact with the body. This is not harmful and will stop when not in contact with the body. You will also experience some warmth due to the heat from the radio frequency. 

   It is highly suggest to get 4-12 sessions spaced out for 3 days when getting treated for cavitation and radio frequency. Most clients get treated once a week for best results. After 4 months of consistent treatments, it is advised to get treated 1-2 a month for maintenance. 

   There are NO side effects when getting these types of NON-invasive treatments, although some may experience short term side effects when getting treated with ultrasound cavitation. Short term effects such as nausea immediately after treatment, diarrhea, excessive thirst, slight headache, all can be resolved with increasing your water intake and staying hydrated pre/post treatment. 

    Cavitation body sculpting, also known as ultrasonic cavitation or ultrasonic lipolysis, is a non-surgical procedure that uses 40khz  ultrasound waves to penetrate into the adipose tissue to break down the fat into liquid and excrete it through the lymphatic system to break down fat cells and contour the body. 

    Laser pads are paddle applicators placed on the body is used to break apart fat cells and reduce the volume of fatty tissue.

     Vacuum therapy is a non-invasive body contouring technique that uses suction cups to massage the skin and lift it. Great for cellulites

      Radiofrequency (RF), also known as radiofrequency skin tightening, is a non-invasive treatment that uses heat therapy to heat up the dermis layer of skin and stimulate collagen growth. It can be used on the face and body for almost all skin types.  

 Lymphatic system is part of our circulatory and immune system. its purpose is to move waste 

to our lymph nodes. When our lymphatic system isn't absorbing all the fatty acids is when our fat deposits are created that's where body sculpting by messaging and using all above.

  A non-invasive butt lift involves restoring and increasing buttocks volume with your own fat using a vacuum therapy . The vacuum therapy uses ultrasound waves that lifts the buttocks , stimulates the muscles and mobilizes the fat permanently. It is a non-invasive technique that promotes natural lifting and tightening of the skin beneath the surface. The treatment uses ultrasound waves to target the deepest layers of skin and stimulate collagen growth. The deep layers of skin that are targeted during a treatment are the same ones that would be tightened during a surgical butt lift. Using our non invasive butt lift procedure, the buttocks and the upper leg can be treated and receive a firm toned look without surgery .  Results best visible after 7-10 sessions but some people, might see it in less sessions

• Drink at least 2 liters of water before your treatment and another 2 liters per day following your treatment (soft drink, soda, juice or tea is not water).
• Refrain from ANY alcohol consumption for 2 – 3 days following your treatments. Alcohol can prevent your liver from working to remove fats as it will make alcohol metabolism its priority before fat removal and could hinder your results.
• Refrain from caffeine for 3-4 days prior to your treatment and for 48 hours after treatment. If you absolutely can not skip your coffee for 3-4 days prior, then refrain from it the day before and the day of your appointment, along with the 48 hours after.
• Avoid eating large meals 2 hours prior to and 1 hour after your treatment.
• Refrain from aspirin, ibuprofen, or other anti-inflammatory products for 2 days prior to and after your treatment unless prescribed by your Dr. If you are taking a prescribed medication continue taking as prescribed by your Dr. Just realize it may slow your results.
• Localize the treatment area after the treatment, such as using a body brush, using body moisturizer every day, and massage recommended moisturizer freely in the treatment area. The use of dry skin brushing daily to stimulate lymph movement (your therapist will show you how to do this). This is not mandatory but will hasten the results.
• Do not have a hot shower (warm is alright), spa/hot tub, or sauna straight after treatment.
• Diet: Follow a low carb, low starch, low sugar diet for best results.
• Exercise: Do brisk exercise for at least 20 minutes after your treatment to stimulate lymph movement.
• ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
  
  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Cancer (all forms)
  • Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Lupus
  • High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
  • Diabetes (uncontrolled)
  • Keloid scarring
  • Excessive pigmentation
  • Vein inflammation
  • Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)
  • Chemical peels and laser resurfacing
  • Sunburn
• If you have any ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS you cannot be treated.
  PARTIAL CONTRAINDICATIONS
  
  • Recent surgery (wait 6 months)
  • Recent scars (wait 6 months)
  • Open lesions (avoid area)
  • Skin diseases (avoid area)
  • Infection (avoid area)
  • Antibiotics (wait until course completed)
  • Inflammation (avoid area)
  • Varicose veins (avoid area)
  • Prosthesis/silicone implants (avoid area)
  • Metal implants/screws (avoid area)
  • Metal contraceptive coil (avoid area)
  • Depilatory creams (wait 2 weeks)
  • Areas being treated with IPL or Laser (wait 2 weeks)
  • Areas being treated with Botox® (wait 3 months) or dermal fillers (wait 2 weeks)
  • Suntan (sun must be avoided the entire duration of the treatment regime)
  • Chronic inflammation (depending on severity of chronic inflammatory conditions - consider that treatment will increase inflammation and anti-inflammatory medications reduce the effectiveness of the treatment - please discuss with your doctor first)
• If you have any PARTIAL CONTRAINDICATIONS you may or may not be suitable for treatment. Your beauty therapist will advise the best course of action in a consultation.