Ask a local provider about body contouring

Areas people ask about

Body treatments are discussed for many areas. Common questions involve:

• the abdomen and flanks
• the thighs and buttocks
• the upper arms
• the area under the chin
• the back
• the legs, for lymphatic massage

Each area may suit a different device or method, and some may not suit any. A licensed provider looks at the area, asks about your health and medicines, and decides what is suitable. Visits usually come as a series, and the number varies.

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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