FAQ Body Contouring & RF

What is Ultrasound Body Contouring?

Body contouring treatments use ultrasound waves to sculpt and shape unwanted areas of
adipose tissue. Sound waves are absorbed by fat cells, generating heat and causing a
temporary weakening of the cell membrane.
After disruption of adipose cells, the fat in the form of triglycerides is released into the interstitial fluid between the cells, where they are enzymatically metabolised to glycerol and free fatty acids. Water-soluble glycerol is absorbed by the circulatory system and used as the energy source, whereas the insoluble free fatty acids are eliminated from the body through the lymphatic system.

What is it used for? 

Excess adipose tissue & Cellulite

How Many Treatments? 

Body contouring is best performed in a treatment course of 6-10 sessions.

How often between treatments?

Treatment should be delivered at 72-hour to 1 week intervals.

Do I have to exercise post treatment? 

30 minutes of exercise is recommended immediately post-treatment (unless Radio
Frequency is also performed). Or select a package with our infrared sauna blanket.

What is Radio Frequency?

Radio Frequency treatments utilise an oscillating electrical current to generate heat
within the skin, achieving numerous benefits. Radio Frequency is commonly used for the
treatment of skin laxity, tightening, and plumping the skin. Treatment creates an
increase in tissue temperature, causing immediate skin tightening and stimulating
production of new collagen, elastin, and GAG’s.

What is it used for? 

  • Face and body areas where there is a loss of skin elasticity
  • Improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles
  • Reducing the appearance of cellulite

How Many Treatments? 

Radio Frequency is best performed in a treatment course of 6-10 sessions at weekly
intervals, with maintenance treatments recommended every 3-6 months.

What is Ultrasound Product Infusion (Sonophoresis)?

Ultrasound Product Infusion is a non-invasive treatment that uses ultrasound waves to
increase the absorption of skincare ingredients. Sound waves cause vibrations
that create temporary microchannels to increase both the depth and rate at which
active ingredients can be absorbed into the skin, improving efficiency by up to 60%.

What is it used for? 

  • Dehydration and trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL)
  • Wanting to enhance treatment results further

How Often can I get it?

 Can be performed daily

What is Vacuum Suction?

Vacuum suction is a therapeutic treatment that combines vacuum suction to lift the skin
with a pulsating massage. It targets cellulite by improving lymphatic drainage and boosting circulation, aiding with the detoxification process. The vacuum uses light pressure and long, rhythmic strokes to facilitate lymphatic drainage. As the cups glide over the treatment area, they draw the skin into a vacuum, activating circulation and assisting
with the breakdown of fatty deposits that can cause skin dimples and cellulite.

What is it used for? 

  • Reduction of the appearance of cellulite
    on the thighs.
  • Lymphatic drainage of the thigh area.

How Many Treatments? 

Vacuum suction is designed to be performed on the thighs. For best results on cellulite,
vacuum suction should be combined with ultrasound body contouring and Radio
Frequency. Some patients may experience bruising post-treatment.

How do I prepare for my Treatment?

Daily
A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied to protect against UV damage.

4 Weeks Pre Treatment
Avoid using fake tan and gradual tanning creams in the area to be treated.
Avoid tanning and incidental sun exposure, including tanning beds/booths (including between treatments).
Avoid filler injections in the treatment area.

2 Weeks Pre Treatment
Prepare the skin with suitable skincare. This will include a tyrosinase inhibitor for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III+ and any skin prone to postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIHP). Your treatment provider will advise you of your skincare recommendations.
Avoid prescription-strength exfoliant creams on the treatment area.
Avoid anti-wrinkle injections (Botox / Dysport) in the treatment area.

1 Week Pre Treatment
Avoid waxing, plucking, threading, IPL, Laser (or removing the hair from the follicle), using depilatory creams or undertaking electrolysis (including between treatments).
Avoid harsh exfoliation (AHA’s, BHA’s, mechanical exfoliants) and benzoyl peroxide application (1 week)
If you are prone to cold sores in the treatment area, please speak to your pharmacist about a prophylactic course of antiviral medication.

3 Days Pre Treatment
Avoid cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA’s & BHA’s, and Vitamin C application.

48 Hours Pre Treatment
Very gently exfoliate the treatment area.
Shave the treatment area if required.
Drink plenty of water to assist with elimination (Body Contouring)

1 Day Pre Treatment
Avoid exercise, excessive sweating, hot showers, spas, saunas and pools (24 hours)

What to Expect? 

Ultrasound Body Contouring

During the Treatment: 

  • Sounds: A loud ‘clicking’ sound will be heard when using the 40K handpiece.
    A mild ‘whirring’ sound may be heard when using the 1 MHz handpiece.
  • Vibrations: Vibrations can sometimes be felt on the skin. This is normal, as the
    ultrasound creates these vibrations to allow for product infusion.
  • Warmth: Some clients can feel mild warmth during this treatment. This is due
    to the constant movements/friction from the handpiece and the energy it emits. 
  • Tingling/Itchiness 

Immediately After & Up to 5 Days Post Treatment:

  •  A slightly unwell or sluggish sensation due to the elimination process
    Mild skin redness
    Mild swelling, small raised bumps
    Itchy or dry skin (up to 5 days)

Radio Frequency

During the Treatment: 

  • Moderate warmth: clients will feel mild warmth during this treatment. This is due to
    the constant movements/friction from the handpiece, along with the energy that the handpiece is emitting. Treatment should feel similar to a hot stone
    massage.
  • Tingling/Itchiness: some clients may feel mild  tingling/itchiness during this treatment as a response to the heat.

Immediately After & Up to 5 Days Post Treatment:

  • Mild warmth and redness similar to a sunburn sensation 
  • Mild swelling
  • Itchy or dry skin

Ultrasound Sonophoresis

During the Treatment: 

  • Sounds: A mild 'whirring' sound may be heard when using the sonophoresis handpiece.
  • Vibrations: Vibrations can sometimes be felt on the skin. This is normal, as the
    ultrasound creates these vibrations to allow for product infusion.
  • Warmth: Some clients can feel mild warmth during this treatment. This is due
    to the constant movements/friction from the handpiece, along with the energy that the handpiece is emitting.
  • Tingling/Itchiness: some clients may feel mild tingling/itchiness during this treatment as a response to the vibration and products being infused to the skin 

Vacuum Suction

During the Treatment: 

  • Pulsating suction: Intensity will vary based on the treatment performed

Immediately After & Up to 5 Days Post Treatment:

  • A slightly unwell or sluggish sensation due to the elimination process
  • Mild skin redness
  • Mild bruising on some skins, which will resolve naturally

Treatment Aftercare

Daily:

  1. Sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied.
  2. Avoid sun exposure to treated areas. 
  3. Please follow your prescribed home care routine as your treatment provider advised.
  4. Avoid picking at or peeling the skin.

For the first 24 hours post-treatment:

  1. Avoid exercise, excessive sweating, hot showers, spas, saunas and pools
  2. Avoid makeup application
  3. Avoid hot showers and baths
  4. Avoid active Skincare ingredients (Vitamin A & C) for 24-72 hours 
  5. A routine including a gentle cleanser, hydrating serum, and gentle moisturiser/SPF is recommended for up to 72 hours post treatment.
  6. Avoid using scented lotions or soaps.

Up to 1-week post-treatment:

  1. Avoid anti-wrinkle injections and fillers
  2. Avoid exfoliation (AHA’s, BHA’s, mechanical exfoliants)
  3. Avoid hair removal (waxing, threading, plucking)

Additional Aftercare for Body Contouring:

  • Drink plenty of water to assist with the elimination process
  • If the skin has no signs of redness or small bumps, perform 30 minutes of exercise post-treatment (avoid if RF has been performed)
  • Avoid alcohol consumption for up to 72 hours

Additional Aftercare for Radio Frequency:

  • Apply chilled aloe vera gel if the area is warm or has small, red bumps. Replace with recommended skincare when the area is no longer warm, and any small bumps have disappeared.
  • Do not cool the area with cold packs unless otherwise advised
  • Up to 2-6 weeks post-treatment Avoid IPL or laser treatments on the treatment area until the barrier is fully restored
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