Water intake is essential, client should consume at least 1 liter of water before scheduled treatment.

No sunbathing or tanning 1 week before treatment. Client should have no lotions or oils on the skin before treatment.
Retinol creams should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to RF treatment. Retinol based creams thin the skin and can cause heat sensitivity resulting in burns.

Avoid high carb or high fat foods 2 hours before treatment.

Body Contouring Treatment Contraindications

• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding – hormones produced in the body while lactating can increase fluid retention in the body and slow

Lymphatic function

• HIV/AIDS
• Cancer (all forms)
• Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

Immunodeficiency

• Lupus
• High blood pressure (uncontrolled) – weakens kidney function.
• Diabetes (uncontrolled) – leaky

Lymphatic vessels

• Prednisone and other steroid medications – treatment will increase inflammation.
• 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

These things listed below require a waiting period before a client can start treatments

• 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)
• Varicose veins (avoid area)
• Prosthesis/silicone implants (avoid area)
• Metal implants/screws (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 3 months) or dermal fillers (wait 2 weeks)
• Suntan (sun must be avoided the entire duration of the treatment regime)
• Chronic inflammation (depending on severity of chronic inflammatory conditions – consider that treatment will increase inflammation and anti-inflammatory medications reduce the effectiveness of the treatment – please discuss with your doctor first.

Pre & Post Treatment Advice

• Drink at least 2 liters of water before your treatment and another 2 liters per day following your treatment (soft drink, soda, juice or tea is not water).
• Refrain from ANY alcohol consumption for 2 – 3 days following your treatments. Alcohol can prevent your liver from working to remove fats as it will make alcohol metabolism its priority before fat removal and could hinder your results.
• Refrain from caffeine for 3-4 days prior to your treatment and for 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid eating 2 hours prior and 1 hour after your treatment.
• Refrain from aspirin, ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory products for 2 days prior and after your treatment.
• Use dry skin brushing daily to stimulate lymph movement.
• Do not have a hot shower (warm is alright), spa or sauna straight after treatment.
• Diet: Follow a low carb, low starch, low sugar diet for best results.
• Exercise: Do brisk exercise for at least 20 minutes after your treatment to stimulate lymph movement. The vibration plate can be offered as an alternative.