Questions about non-surgical body contouring?

How body treatments differ from surgery and weight loss

Body treatments at a med spa are non-surgical. There are no incisions and no general anesthesia. Providers generally describe them as a separate category from surgery and from weight loss programs, and they are usually discussed for specific areas of the body.

That difference is worth understanding before you ask about one. A licensed provider can explain which body treatments they offer, how each works in general terms, and who tends to be suitable. They can also tell you when a doctor or surgeon is the right person to see instead.

How a provider weighs the options

Choosing a body treatment is a matter of fit. A licensed provider considers the area, your skin and tissue, your health history, your medicines, and what you want to ask about. They also think about practical things: how many visits a method usually involves, how far apart they are, and what aftercare it needs.

Ask them to explain why one option suits you and another does not. If nothing suits you, a careful provider will say so and may suggest a doctor's visit. You can always take time to think before agreeing to anything.

Questions to have ready

Bring these questions to a body treatment consultation:

• Which method or device would you suggest, and why?
• Who will perform it, and what training do they have?
• How many visits do people usually have, and how far apart?
• What sensations should I expect during and after?
• What side effects are possible?
• How is cost worked out for a series?

Cost is set by each provider, so ask at the consultation. You can find more ideas on the questions to ask page.

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