Some of the pre-treatment advice is listed below. Please note that during the consultation you will be provided with a complete list.

Avoid direct sun exposure to the treatment area 7 days before the treatment.

You should drink 2-3 litres of water a day to facilitate the drainage of interstitial fluids. It is recommended to start this 2-3 days before the treatment and continue the following day.

Some of the post-treatment advice is listed below. Please note that during the consultation you will be provided with a complete list.

You may experience mildly pink or red skin, tenderness or discomfort, swelling, tissue firmness or nodules in the treated areas. These are all expected side effects which usually resolve without medical intervention.

If needed, use a cold compress to help relieve tenderness.

Both Women & Men over the age of 18 years, however, prior to any procedure at Dr Sknn all side effects and risks are outlined. Additionally, prior to any procedure any possible contraindications are checked to safely deliver treatments with minimal side effects and risks.

Some of the contraindications are listed below. Please note that during the consultation we will assess suitability for the treatment

Less than 18 years of age

Cardiac insufficiency or disorders

Vascular diseases or disorders

Prior to any procedure at Dr Sknn all side effects and risks are outlined. Additionally, prior to any procedure a medical history in addition to any possible contraindications being both absolute or relative are checked for eligibility to safely deliver treatments with minimal side effects and risks.

Some common side effects include:

Generally side effects are very mild however can include itching, numbness, warmth, tenderness, redness and swelling. Less common side effects can include mild bruising or blisters to the treatment area however these are not common.

However prior to treatment a full outline of all potential side effect and complications will be provided.

For Fat Reduction:

Submental (under chin)

Stomach

Abdomen

Arms

Flanks (love handles)

Knees

Thighs

Back

Bra Line

Hips (Saddlebags)

For Cellulite Reduction:

Stomach

Inner, Lateral, Posterior Thighs

Buttocks

Knees

For Skin Tightening:

Stomach

Abdomen

Arms

Inner, Lateral, Posterior Thighs

Buttock

Back

Trochanter

Sides

Initial improvement is dependent on baseline conditions and following post treatment advise however results can be noted just after the first session however to consolidate the results a treatment regime should be adhered to.

For fat treatments, for instance, 2 to 4 sessions are usually necessary for good results (depending on baseline and if post treatment care is followed) while for both cellulite and tightening the results may be noticed earlier within 2 sessions.

Treatment is virtually painless.

The CoolwavesTM technology readily passes through the skin than other technologies thus only focusing energy where it is needed resulting in less heating and discomfort on the skin.

No. In comparison to fat freezing and Radio Frequency which are both uncomfortable the ONDA is virtually pain-free it provides a gentle warmth under the skin and the area treated may remain warm for a few hours post treatment.

The treated area may be pink for a short time but thus subsides quickly.

For Body treatments, it is normal to experience an increased need to use the toilet to pass urine due to a result of some of the triglycerides being metabolised by passing into the urinary system.

The skin elasticity improves in addition to the skin appearing firmer due to the contraction of the collagen fibres.