Cavitation and Radio Frequency
Want to target specific areas of fat for a more contoured figure?
Clients normally see immediate results after this confidence-boosting, non-surgical and non-invasive fat removal procedure and continue to see results up to 72 hours following the treatment.
The most common problem areas are the buttocks, abdomen, love handles, male chest, upper arms, inner thighs and the chin area. It is especially effective in the reduction of cellulite.
6-12 treatments (C) / 6-8 treatments (RF)
1 area £50, 2 areas £70
None
Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6
40 minutes for each area
What are the benefits?
Cavitation is the perfect treatment for people who want to contour their body and regain their confidence and figure. Targeting specific areas, it helps reduce and remove cellulite. It is quick and effective, pain-free with no downtime, and clients normally see results after just one session.
Radiofrequency uses heat to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to tighten the skin to help with fine lines and wrinkles on the face and body contouring on the body.
What is the downtime?
This treatment does not require any downtime. You may return to normal activities straight after your treatment.
Are there any possible side effects?
None
How many treatments do I need for best results?
For Radio Frequency a course of 6-8 treatments is recommended every 2 weeks. For cavitation, 6-12 treatments with a minimum of 72 hours between treatments on the same area. After 12 weeks a break of 4 weeks is required.
Treatment protocol
Cavitation – Pre-treatment protocol
Avoid using any form of depilation in the area to be treated for a minimum of 3 days prior to the treatment, e.g. waxing, threading etc.
Dry body brushing is recommended for a minimum of 7 days prior to the treatment and ongoing post treatment (once the skin is not compromised). This process will aid the removal of toxins.
Drink a litre of water prior to the treatment.
Please note that it is advisable to notify your practitioner, with a minimum of 7 days’ notice prior to each treatment, if there are any changes to your health or medication.
Cavitation – Post-treatment protocol
It is common for the area to appear red, swollen, bruised and sensitised for several days following treatment.
Avoid heating the treatment area while the skin is still sensitised. This includes physical activity, saunas, hot bath/shower, alcohol etc. and/or the application of further treatments.
Increase your intake of water and exclude all stimulants for the rest of the day/night, e.g. caffeinated beverages.
A healthy diet, combined with physical activity, is required for the treatment to be fully effective.
Avoid the application of any additional products to the area for a minimum of 48 hours. This includes cosmetics and skin care products other than the professional products recommended to you by your practitioner.
Radio Frequency – Pre-treatment protocol
You will need to allow a minimum of 2 weeks following IPL skin rejuvenation, hair removal or superficial/highly superficial chemical peels (laser resurfacing or a medium depth chemical peel will require a minimum of 4 weeks) or until the skin has returned to normal.
Avoid the use of sunbeds and self-tanning products for a minimum of 7 days.
Avoid using any form of depilation in the area to be treated for a minimum of 3 days prior to the treatment, e.g. waxing, threading etc.
Please note that it is advisable to notify your practitioner, with a minimum of 7 days’ notice prior to each treatment, if there are any changes to your health or medication.
Radio Frequency – Post-treatment protocol
It is common for the area to appear red, swollen and sensitised for several hours, and for up to 10 days, following radio frequency.
Avoid heating the treatment area for a minimum of 48 hours after treatment or while heat remains in the skin. This includes physical activity, saunas, hot bath/shower, alcohol etc. and/or the application of further treatments.
Smoking will negate the effects of the radio frequency treatment. Avoid smoking for the duration of the course of treatment.
Increase your intake of water and exclude all stimulants for the rest of the day/night, e.g. caffeinated beverages.
Do not use a sun bed or apply self-tan on the area during the course of treatment.
Avoid the application of any additional products to the area for a minimum of 48 hours. This includes cosmetics and skin care products other than the professional products recommended to you by your practitioner.
Important information
Training clinic
Treatment Rooms is a professional training clinic for undergraduate students studying the Aesthetics BA (Hons) / FdA degree at University College Birmingham, which offers cutting-edge non-surgical treatments at a fraction of the usual cost.
Our trainee aestheticians are supervised by highly-qualified lecturers with a wealth of industry experience and undergo thorough training before undertaking client treatments. As the students are continually learning and honing their skills, please bear in mind that on some occasions treatments may take longer than stated.
Consultation
Before we can perform this treatment, you will need to come in for a consultation. During this, we will assess your needs to check for suitability. Please allow up to one hour on top of the treatment time for this.
Book your appointment
Please be aware, as we are a training clinic, some treatments are only offered on certain days of the week or at certain times in the academic calendar. Please enquire for more information.
To book an appointment, please call our clinic reception on 0121 232 4238. Alternatively, you can complete our online booking enquiry form and a member of the team will be in contact. We do receive a high volume of email enquiries, so please allow up to 2 working days for a response.
Please note that our clinic is usually open Monday-Friday, during term time only. We are closed over the Christmas and Easter holidays, and for Reading Week in October and March. For full details, please ask a member of the team when booking your appointment.