Your Body Haven

To ensure the best results with this treatment we suggest that you:

• Drink at least 64 oz (2 liters) of water

• Do not eat any heavy meals 2 hours before

• Do not drink ANY alcohol or caffeine 24 hrs prior

• Do not use any oils / tanning spray / lotion

• Wear comfortable clothing to your appointment

• Drink between 64-120 oz of water (soft drinks, soda, juice or tea is NOT water)

• You should not eat 1 hour after treatment

• Do not drink ANY alcohol or caffeine for 48hrs

• Use dry skin brushing to stimulate lymph flow

• Do not have a hot shower (warm is alright), spa or sauna straight after treatment

• Follow a fat free, low starch, low sugar diet

• Exercise for at least 20 minutes to stimulate lymph movement and help flush out the toxins

1. Sunbathing or anything that has to do with direct exposure to sunlight:

• When you have undergone a radiofrequency treatment, your skin was already exposed to a high amount of heat which causes burning sensations. Sunbathing or prolonged exposure to sunlight could add further irritation or even damage your RF treated skin. If you have no choice and you really need to go out, you should apply sunscreen that has at least SPF 30.

  2. Tanning:

• Tanning beds (or tanning procedures of all sorts) use ultraviolet rays just like natural sunlight. Radiofrequency energy plus UV rays would be too much for your skin to absorb. Tanning after radiofrequency tightening could cause your skin to be more sensitive and increases the likelihood of damaged cells. Instead, consider eating foods rich in vitamin A (such as carrots), which helps in the production of new skin cells.

  3. Scratching or skin picking:

• Even if scabs can be itchy, control the urge to scratch them and refrain from skin picking. Scabs are indicators that the skin beneath isn’t fully healed. If you keep on trying to remove them, the newly forming cells will be exposed and may also bleed. This can lead to further skin damage and deep scarring. If itching persists, gently apply an antimicrobial ointment on the scabs to relieve the unpleasant feeling. Allow them to fall off naturally.

4. Drinking alcohol or caffeinated beverages:

• Do not drink these beverages if you’ve just undergone treatment: alcohol or caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee, soda. The treatment will have been a waste of money and time if you do this because your liver is involved in the detoxification process, so it needs to fully cooperate after the treatment. Your liver will try to prioritize removing the alcohol from your body instead of the broken down fat cells.

• Drink more water instead. It is important to keep your body hydrated to help your skin recover fast and make it more youthful. Drinking coffee and other beverages that have caffeine can dehydrate the body rather than rehydrate it. On the other hand, water helps to reduce excess fat in the body, thus making the RF treatment results more visible and achievable. So, after your session, stay away from fast food chains or coffee shops no matter how alluring they may seem.

6. Hot Shower/Bath and Saunas:

• While they may be very relaxing, these things might actually cause trauma or irritation on the body parts treated. It is advisable that you shower with cool water but lukewarm is okay.

7. Touching or manipulating the affected area:

• In the rare event that you notice your skin is reddish or there’s mild swelling, avoid touching the affected area as it could cause infection. To ease the swelling, you may apply a clean icepack to the affected area for 15 minutes three to four times a day. To relieve any redness, you can apply soothing gels or creams (arnica is excellent). Your doctor may also advise that you use cool moisturizing mists on the irritated areas. If there are open sores, use an antibiotic ointment. If on your face, you may use a hydrating mask.

8. Keeping a sedentary lifestyle:

• Once you’re done with your session, you need to do your part and stay active to expedite your results by flushing out the toxins. Exercise for at least 20 minutes after your session - brisk walking is one form of exercise that’s recommended for those who underwent an RF treatment.

  9. Eating fatty and unhealthy foods:

• After a treatment, you may be pretty hungry and thirsty. Fast food/junk food may be very tempting, but it’s of utmost importance that you avoid these at all costs as your body begins to flush out the toxins the next 72 hours. The longer you can forego without ingesting unhealthy foods, the better your results will be maintained. Instead, include more fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants (like berries and leafy greens).

Yes, it is a safe, comfortable, and non-invasive procedure with virtually no side effects. It does not require anesthesia or leave scars. The ultrasound energy is designed to target fatty tissues beneath the skin only. It doesn't penetrate past your muscular wall to your organs or affect any blood vessels, nerves or connective tissues.

A slight buzzing in the ear may be heard during the treatment. Some heat sensation may also be felt during treatment but no pain. Slight reddening of the skin may occur but quickly disappears.

Treatment times may vary depending on the area being treated but a typical session will last between 30-75 minutes. This includes the preparation, treatment and post treatment procedures.

Whereas a New Guest Special is typically 1.5-2 hours long as it includes a complimentary consultation, body assessment AND session of customized treatments on your area of concern.

Yes, low frequency ultrasound (40kHz) generally works well on cellulite by focusing the 'cavitation effect' on the superficial fat tissue. Best results are obtained when the ultrasound is applied in conjunction with the radio frequency' (RF) treatment which helps to tighten and tone the skin. Cellulite is the appearance of dimpled skin and there are different grades that vary across individuals. A consultation will be required to determine exactly which customized treatments will be used. Cellulite treatments may also include dry brushing, wood therapy, hot tools, cold tools and vacuum therapy.

Fat is stored primarily as triglycerides inside adipocyte cells located between the muscles and skin. The number of fat cells are the same regardless of a person's weight but the size of the cells can vary greatly depending on their lifestyle.

Ultrasonic Cavitation is NOT a treatment for obesity nor is it a weight-loss procedure. It is a method for 'reshaping' and toning or contouring the body. It is particularly intended to reduce localized fat tissues that are resistant to diet and exercise in areas like the abdomen (love handles), bra fat, buttocks, and thighs (saddle bags).

Ultrasonic cavitation can be considered as a treatment alternative to surgical liposuction. Both treatments are designed to reduce fatty tissues. However, liposuction is invasive while ultrasonic cavitation is non-invasive and has no downtime.