Suitability & safety
Body Contouring: Suitability, Safety & Expectations
Understand the benefits and limitations before choosing treatment.
Non-invasive body contouring is a cosmetic procedure with potential benefits, limitations, and risks. Our goal is to help you understand whether a treatment is appropriate before you decide to begin.
Purpose
What These Treatments Are Intended to Do
Some non-invasive body-contouring technologies may temporarily change the circumference or appearance of selected body areas.
They do not replace medical weight-loss treatments, and they do not guarantee a specific cosmetic result.
Before treatment
What Should You Discuss Before Treatment?
Your provider should ask about relevant health conditions and circumstances that may affect suitability, including:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Implanted medical devices
- Photosensitivity or relevant medications
- Active skin conditions in the treatment area
- History of cancer or other significant medical conditions
- Circulation-related conditions relevant to compression therapy
- Recent surgery or other procedures in the proposed treatment area
These factors do not all have the same implications for every technology. A qualified professional should review suitability individually.
Risks & alternatives
Know the Limits Before You Begin
What are the possible risks?
Side effects depend on the specific treatment and can include discomfort, redness, swelling, or other skin reactions. Some complications may be uncommon but require medical attention. Request information about the actual equipment, precautions, aftercare instructions, and possible side effects before treatment.
What if body contouring isn’t appropriate for me?
Not every cosmetic treatment is suitable for every person. If your main concern requires medical evaluation, weight-loss care, or another type of procedure, a qualified healthcare professional can discuss appropriate alternatives.