Lipocavitation in Laval

Generally no. You feel a light vibration and gentle warmth under the probe. What surprises people the first time is the humming, not the sensation on the skin. The session is done lying down and plenty of clients find it restful. If the area is sensitive that day, say so when you arrive; the intensity and the pace adjust.

The word “lipocavitation” covers several devices whose settings and effects are not the same. Some ultrasound body-contouring technologies are designed to reduce the thickness of subcutaneous fat; others have more modest effects. Here, we base what we expect on the device we use, not on the generic promise of “melting fat”, and it is not the equivalent of liposuction. The confusion often comes from conflating it with medical procedures, done by a physician, in an entirely different setting and at an entirely different price.

The treatment is generally well tolerated. Temporary redness, warmth, tenderness or slight swelling can appear. As with any therapeutic ultrasound device, improper use can also cause a burn or a stronger irritation: that is why the contact with the skin and the settings of the device are watched throughout the session. Tell us straight away about pain or excessive heat.

This treatment is generally judged over a series rather than after a single session. The number and the frequency depend on the device, on the area and on the goal. One constraint is firm: we do not treat the same area twice in the same week, the interval being part of the protocol. The rest depends on the area, on its starting volume and on what you do alongside, and that is what the body consultation establishes.

Some low-frequency devices produce a humming or a high-pitched sound that is more noticeable during the session. It stops when the device stops. It is unsettling for the first few minutes, then most people forget it. If the sensation bothers you, say so to your esthetician: the session can be broken up with pauses.

Stay well hydrated before and after the session, as you normally would, and follow the instructions you are given for your plan. We do not present water as what determines your result.

It is maintained. A result obtained through this treatment is not acquired once and for all, and picking it up again after a change in weight is normal rather than a sign of failure. That follows from what the treatment works on: one localized area, on a body that keeps changing. We would rather say so before you book, because that is what determines whether the treatment is worth it for you.

Yes, and it is often more effective that way. The most logical pairing is with a circulation treatment, such as wood therapy or pressotherapy, which work on the circulation and the comfort of the area. The order matters: the manual work comes after. Slimwave is added when the request also involves muscle tone, which is common on the abdomen. What we avoid is stacking three intense treatments on the same area in the same week.