What body treatments cover
Body treatments at a med spa are non-surgical services for areas below the face. The common groups are:
- Body contouring devices. Machines that apply cold, heat, radiofrequency or other energy to chosen areas such as the abdomen or thighs.
- Cellulite treatments. Devices, massage-based methods and, at some providers, injections aimed at dimpled skin.
- Lymphatic massage. A gentle, rhythmic manual massage technique.
None of these is surgery. A licensed provider asks about your health and what you want to discuss, and decides what is suitable for you.
Lymphatic massage: what a provider considers
Lymphatic massage is gentle, and a provider still asks questions first. They will want to know about heart conditions, kidney conditions, blood clots or a history of them, active infections, and any recent surgery. If you have swelling in an area, they may ask whether a doctor has checked it.
Ask who performs the massage and what training they have, how long a visit takes, and how often people usually come back. If you have a diagnosed condition such as lymphedema, ask whether your doctor should be involved. A licensed provider decides what is suitable.
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.
Questions about body treatments
Who should skip body contouring?
A licensed provider decides that. Common reasons to wait or skip a device include pregnancy, recent surgery in the area, a hernia, some implanted devices, and conditions that react to cold. Bring your full health history and medicine list to the consultation.
What are cellulite treatments?
They are a mixed group. Some use devices with radiofrequency, sound waves or suction. Some are hands-on techniques. Some providers offer injectable options, which are given by licensed providers where state law allows. Ask what method a provider uses and how it works in general terms.
Does this site perform body treatments?
No. This site has no staff, providers or clinic. It passes your consultation request to a provider in or near Albany. That provider decides what is suitable after a consultation, and cost is set by them.
Ask your questions first. A local provider can contact you by phone, text or email.
Ask a providerMore consultation topics
Facials, peels, microneedling
Each skin treatment works differently. A licensed provider decides what is suitable for you.
Wrinkle relaxers and fillers
Send a request to ask a licensed provider about injectables. Who may give them is set by state law.
Laser consultation
Tell a local provider which area you have in mind, and they can talk through laser hair removal with you.