Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Using a powerful combination of Ultrasound, through a process known as Cavitation and Radio Frequency which produces thermal energy, the treatment breaks down fatty deposits, while tightening and strengthening collagen. Cellulite is a combination of trapped fluid, excess, irregular fat cells (toxins) and slackening skin elasticity. The treatment mechanisms of Body Smoothing target each of these conditions providing the ultimate solution for a firm, smooth, bump-free silhouette.
Sometimes you can see a difference after the first treatment, however bear in mind that this can be from the physical lymphatic drainage that takes place when the therapist massages the applicator over your skin, so although still visible and impressive, just one session is not enough to provide long term results. Generally, clients start seeing more permanent results after 4 sessions, although we recommend a course of 8 sessions over a 12-week period to see the most dramatic results.
Your therapist will mark up the area to be treated before the session begins, since the body shape changes once you lie down. A firming serum is applied to protect the surface of the skin from heat and to provide a massage medium, while firming the skin all in one go.
A digital temperature gun is used to measure the skin surface temperature at regular intervals to ensure that the device is producing optimal heat to get results and at the same time to ensure that the skin does not overheat.
The therapist applies a handpiece to your skin and moves the handpiece in a specific formation for optimal results. Imagine hearing the whistling sound of dolphins, this is the ultrasound you will hear, as it goes to work breaking up fatty deposits under the skin. It is a very manageable sound and many of our regular clients don’t even notice the sound after the first few treatments. At the same time, the handpiece transmits Radio Frequency which produces heat on the skin and works to tighten and tone the skin. Most people compare the treatment to having a hot stone massage. A Body Smoothing session is the perfect time to catch up on some podcasts or have a nap and we end your session with a 30-minute, complementary lymph drainage session to give you the best results.
When completing a program of 8 sessions, you will need 1 session per week for the first 4 weeks, after that you should have 1 session every two weeks. Many of our clients follow up their initial course with a maintenance course, having a touch up session once a month and others love the results so much, they come once every 7 to 10 days on an ongoing basis. It really depends on your personal goals and what works best for your schedule.
The Body Smoothing segment of the treatment is 30 to 40 minutes, depending on which area we are treating. An area for example would be both inner thighs or both saddle bags (outer thigh areas) or both front of legs or both back of legs or both sides of the buttocks or both upper arms or the abdomen. If you are treating more than one area you would need to book a booking a double session. The treatment is clinically proven to deliver results within these timeframes, so it is not possible to do a couple of minutes on a few different areas in one session and achieve optimal results.
The lymphatic drainage element of the Body Smoothing treatment is performed with a medical grade air-compression suit, which massages the lower body in segments to ensure that toxins and fat cells that are dislodged during the treatment are transported to the waste elimination organs of the body more effectively, though the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a powerful waste removal mechanism in the body. Adopting a balanced lifestyle, where stress is reduced, while moderate exercise and planned nutrition forms a part of your daily life goes a long way to support your body goals. There are homecare products which work to support the skin and further aid lymphatic drainage; however, the homecare enhancers are not essential to achieve your ultimate goals, they simply work as boosters to get you there a little quicker.
Once you have achieved your body smoothing goals, just like doing regular exercise to maintain your fitness levels, you will need to have a follow up Body Smoothing Session at least once in a two-month period (6 x per year). You may also want to maintain with a course of herbal body wraps to flush out the lymphatic system every 6 months and prevent the accumulation of toxins from causing cellulite to reappear. Without maintenance and if a moderately healthy exercise and nutrition is maintained your will keep your initial results for at least 6 months, after this period, it would be natural for the fat accumulation and cellulite to reappear. If you start to see this occur, all you need is 4 Body Smoothing Sessions, 4 weeks in a row to get you back into shape and maintain the results you have worked so hard to achieve.
Every physique is unique and while hormones, lifestyle and other genetic factors play a big role in the appearance of cellulite, our very capable team of MediSpa therapists are standing by to create a package to suit your needs.