Body Sculpting Contraindications

It's important to consider contraindications before booking a body sculpting session to ensure your safety and avoid potential health risks. Certain medical conditions or devices may interfere with the treatment or cause adverse reactions. Your health always comes first, and the best results come from treatments that are both safe and effective.

What Is a Contraindication?

A contraindication is a condition or factor that makes a treatment potentially harmful or inappropriate for someone. Identifying these helps ensure the treatment is safe and effective for each individual.

Conditions Not Eligible for Treatment

  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Cancer (active or less than 1 year)
  • Undergoing chemotherapy/immune therapy
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Lupus
  • High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
  • Diabetes (uncontrolled)
  • Prednisone or other steroid meds
  • Heart problems or diseases
  • Kidney damage, diseases or problems
  • Liver damage, diseases or problems
  • Hemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding
  • Numb or insensitive to heat
  • Active implanted device such as pacemaker or defibrillator

Conditions That Require Waiting Periods

  • Recent surgery (wait 6 months)
  • Recent scars (wait 6 months)
  • Open lesions (avoid area)
  • Skin diseases (avoid area)
  • Infection (avoid area)
  • Antibiotics (wait until course completed)
  • Inflammation (avoid area)
  • Menstrual period (wait until after)
  • Metal contraceptive coil (avoid area)
  • Depilatory creams (wait 2 weeks)
  • Areas being treated with IPL or Laser (wait 2 weeks)
  • Areas being treated with Botox® (wait 2 weeks); Dermal fillers (wait 2 weeks)
  • Suntan (avoid for duration of treatment)
  • Chronic inflammation (depending on severity, consider that treatment will increase inflammation)

Conditions That Require a Doctor's Note

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure on medications
  • Cancer (after 12 months)
  • Epilepsy
  • Transplant anti-rejection drugs
  • Thyroid disease