How long do the treatments take and are they safe?
Body contouring treatments take approximately 20-90 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. These treatments are non-invasive, safe, and pain-free! There is no downtime associated with the treatments so you can resume your regular activities.
What does the treatment feel like?
Radio frequency is a completely non-invasive technology that is painless. During treatment, you will feel your skin warm up without discomfort. Many patients have reported that the treatment feels like a warm massage.
How many treatments are required?
In many cases, following the very 1st treatment you will see immediate improvements. In order to achieve optimal and long-term results, it is recommended to undergo a series of 8-12 treatments (8-12 treatments for the face, 12 treatments for the body) with suggested periodic maintenance. These results are achieved in a relatively small number of short, pain-free treatment sessions that require no downtime.
Am I a good candidate for radio frequency treatment?
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How quickly will I recover?
Immediately. The treatment has no downtime and may resume your daily activities right after your treatment.
Are there any side effects?
You may experience temporary erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) in the treated area following the procedure and may persist for up to 6 days.
Pre-Treatment Client Compliance:
– Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products and avoid the use of exfoliants, glycolic acid, peels, benzoyl peroxide, microdermabrasions, or any other skin irritants 1 week prior to treatment.
– Avoid sun exposure or the use of tanning beds 1 week prior to treatments.
– Report all new medications, skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema and/or allergies.
– Report all medications taken within 1 week of the treatment.
– If skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the RF treatment must be re-scheduled.
– Advise your Aesthetician if any new metal implants, or any other aesthetic implants and/or fillers of any kind, have been placed in the treatment area.
– Advise Aesthetician if there is a chance you may be pregnant.
Post-Treatment Client Compliance:
– Avoid direct sun exposure 48 hours post-treatment.
– Apply sun protection SPF 50.
– Gently apply Aloe Vera gel to soothe the treated area. Keep it well hydrated and nourished.
– Drink lots of water immediately post-treatment (1 Litre) and regularly 8-12 glasses of water daily.
– Avoid any additional heat post-treatment for a period of 48 hours.
– For 48 hours, avoid hot baths, hot showers, hot tubs or saunas, etc.
– You should also resume a non-strenuous regular exercise program but please don’t over excerpt yourself for 48 hours post-treatment. A 45 minute leisurely walk is highly recommended!
– It is highly encouraged to explore a healthy diet program that suits your personal health and weight goal interests.
Hot and humid weather conditions can aggravate skin in the period immediately before and after treatment.
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