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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.

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.

Write down what you want to ask

Before a body treatment consultation, spend a few minutes writing down what you want to ask about. Name the area, say how long it has been on your mind, and note whether you have a specific treatment in mind or want to hear options.

Then add your health basics: conditions, implants, medicines, recent surgery, and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Finish with your questions, such as how many visits people usually have and what aftercare involves.

When you send a consultation request, a line about the area is enough. Save the rest for the consultation.

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