Cavitation.
Understand body contouring.

Considering ultrasound treatment for a small area of fullness? Start by understanding the tissue being treated, the device and the change it may offer.

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What is cavitation treatment?

An ultrasound applicator delivers sound-wave energy through the skin toward the fat layer.

Cavitation is a name often used for ultrasound body-contouring treatments. A handpiece delivers sound-wave energy through the skin. Certain systems can disrupt fat cells beneath the surface to reduce a local bulge.

The name alone does not identify a device, its settings or its approved treatment areas. This is different from ultrasound-assisted liposuction, which is surgery that removes fat through an incision.

What would you like to change?

A local area of fat is highlighted beneath an abdominal outline.

A local fat bulge

A small area of fullness may be assessed for body contouring. An examination helps identify whether fat is the main concern.

Soft skin folds are shown on an abdominal outline.

Loose skin

Reducing a fat bulge does not remove excess skin. Skin firmness and laxity need their own assessment.

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Connective bands pull on the skin between areas of fat.

Cellulite dimpling

Dimpling has a different structure from a fat bulge. Ultrasound alone should not be presented as a proven cellulite solution.

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Is ultrasound contouring suitable for you?

Assessment considers the body area, skin and implants, medical history and expected change.

01
A contouring goal
The aim is a local shape change. Non-invasive contouring does not treat obesity or provide the health benefits of weight loss.
02
Healthy skin and a safe treatment area
Open wounds, damaged skin, active electronic implants and metal beneath the skin can make ultrasound treatment unsuitable. Discuss implants, previous surgery and all health conditions.
03
The right device and expectations
Confirm the exact machine, the areas it is intended to treat and the evidence for your concern. Ask about pregnancy or breastfeeding before considering an elective cosmetic session.

Why does skin contact matter?

A layer of contact gel sits between an ultrasound handpiece and the skin.

Ultrasound needs suitable contact between the applicator and the skin. Coupling gel helps transfer energy and reduces the risk of poor contact and burns.

Different systems deliver energy in different ways. A clinician should explain the device-specific process, expected sensations and how your skin will be monitored. Strong pain is a reason to alert the operator, not evidence that treatment is working.

OUR PROCEDURE

What happens at an appointment?

STEP 01

Assess the area and agree on a plan

Discuss the change you want
Bring your medical history, medicines and implant details. The clinician examines the area and explains whether this approach is suitable.
Confirm the practical details
Ask about the machine, likely number of visits, aftercare and alternatives. Agree how the result will be reviewed before starting.

A checklist brings together the treatment area and health history.

STEP 02

Prepare and monitor the skin

Treat the planned area
The team positions you comfortably, prepares the skin and uses the applicator according to the device instructions.
Keep comfort under review
Tell the operator about discomfort, unusual heat or other unexpected sensations. Settings and treatment time belong to the individual device and plan.

The applicator makes contact with the skin through gel.

STEP 03

Follow aftercare and review the change

Look after the treated skin
Follow the advice provided for your session and ask when to resume activities. Do not add aggressive massage or extra device sessions yourself.
Review before repeating
Use the agreed follow-up to discuss comfort and any visible change. A lack of benefit should prompt a review of the plan, rather than automatic extra sessions.

What change can you expect?

The response varies with the device, area and individual. A local contour change may be modest, may take time to assess and may need further treatment to maintain. There is no reliable promise of a set number of centimetres for everyone.

Assess the goal you started with, using comparable photographs or measurements if agreed. A change on the weighing scale is not the measure of success for this treatment. Continue an appropriate long-term health and activity plan.

What are the possible side effects?

Temporary discomfort

Redness, swelling and soreness may occur. Ask what is expected for the particular device and how long it should last.

Skin or nerve injury

Burns, blistering and nerve damage are possible with therapeutic ultrasound. Correct device selection and application matter.

Limited or uneven change

The result may be smaller than hoped or may not address your main concern. Discuss alternatives before committing to a course.

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