What is Ultrasound Cavitation?
Ultrasound Cavitation utilizes low frequency sound waves to (in Layman's terms) burst and empty out the fat and toxins in the cells to then be expelled by the lymphatic system. This treatment is FDA approved.
How Many Sessions?
Typically 6-12 sessions are needed and recommended, sometimes more are needed, often times, less are needed.
Who Should Not Receive Ultrasound Cavitation?
Contraindications
You will NOT be able to receive Ultrasound Cavitation if any of the following apply to you:
Pregnant
Breastfeeding
HIV/AIDS
Cancer (all forms)
Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
Immunodeficiency
Lupus
High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
Diabetes (uncontrolled)
Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)
Heart problems or diseases
Kidney damage, diseases or problems
Liver damage, diseases or problems
Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding
Numb or insensitive to heat
Active implanted device such as pacemaker or defibrillator
You may be treated with a doctor's note if any of the following apply to you:
Epilepsy
Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs
Thyroid Disease
Heart Disease
Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)
Cancer - after 12 months​
The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you 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.