Body treatments at a glance
Body treatments are non-surgical services such as body contouring devices, cellulite treatments and lymphatic massage. Contouring devices use energy like cold or heat on chosen areas. Cellulite treatments use devices or hands-on methods. Lymphatic massage is a gentle manual technique. Most are done in a series, with the number varying. A licensed provider looks at your health, medicines and the area you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable. Requests from this site go to a provider in or near Fort Collins.
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 Colorado, 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.
Planning around your schedule
Many body treatments come as a series of visits, and the number varies. Before the consultation, look at your calendar for the next few months. Note travel, busy work weeks and events.
Tenderness, swelling or numbness in the area are possible after some treatments, so you may want gaps around important dates. Bring the dates and ask the provider how they would space visits. Also note your health basics and medicines, since the provider will ask. 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.
How many visits do body treatments take?
It depends on the method, the area and the person. Many body treatments are planned as a series, and the number varies. A licensed provider can tell you what is typical for a given method after a consultation, without promising a set number.
Do my health conditions matter for body treatments?
Yes. Heart and circulation conditions, blood clot history, pacemakers and other implants, metal implants in the area, nerve conditions and cold-related conditions can all matter for certain methods. Bring a full list to the consultation. The provider may suggest checking with your doctor first.
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