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.
What a provider looks at first
Before suggesting a body treatment, a licensed provider usually asks about:
- your health history, including heart, circulation, nerve or skin conditions
- implanted devices such as a pacemaker, and metal implants in the area
- medicines and supplements, including blood thinners
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- recent surgery in or near the area
- conditions that react to cold, for cooling devices
- hernias or other concerns in the area
These answers decide which devices and methods are an option, if any.
Three things to know before you go
Before a body treatment consultation, be ready with three things.
The area. Where it is, and what you want to ask about it.
Your health. Conditions, implants, medicines, supplements, recent surgery, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your history. Any past body treatments, massages or devices, and how you found them.
Write them down so nothing gets missed. A licensed provider uses them to decide which method, if any, is suitable, and may suggest seeing a doctor first if something needs checking.
Questions about body treatments
What counts as a body treatment?
At a med spa, body treatments usually mean non-surgical services such as body contouring devices, cellulite treatments and lymphatic massage. Contouring devices apply cold, heat or other energy to chosen areas. Lymphatic massage is a gentle manual technique. A licensed provider explains what they offer.
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.
Tell a provider in Chandler what you would like to ask. You decide what happens after you talk.
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