Getting the Most From Your Portland Body Contouring Treatments
Clinically Reviewed by: Angelica McWilliams, Licensed Advanced Esthetician
Achieve your ideal physique with professional body contouring and sculpting treatments at our Portland, OR clinic. While these advanced procedures effectively damage and target stubborn fat cells, maximizing your results requires a proactive approach. Discover our essential pre- and post-treatment protocols—including targeted hydration, strategic nutrition, and post-session movement—designed to help your lymphatic system efficiently flush fat cells and deliver the best possible aesthetic transformation.
I would love to tell you that getting the treatment itself is all you will need to do, but its not quite that simple…however it’s not that bad either.
Below you will see some pre-treatment and post-treatment steps you can follow to increase the effectiveness of the procedure. While some clients decide not to follow all (or any) of these steps, those that do have the best results. Do what you can and don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t do it all, not following every step will not ensure a failure of fat lose. Many still lose inches without following these tips.
Before your Treatment
- Drink lots of water, approximately 64 ounces a day.
- No need to change medications, including diuretics (which increase the flow of urine).
- Refrain from binge eating.
- Do not indulge in alcohol for 24 hours prior to any body treatment.
- Plan your time after your treatment to include the opportunity for 20-30 minutes of exercise as close to immediately after your treatment as possible. The more aerobic the exercise at a higher intensity level, the more you will flush the now liquified fat from your body. Please consult with your physician to ensure you are doing so safely.
Day of Treatment
- Drink 24 ounces of water before your appointment– avoid coffee, tea, soda, wine, or beer.
- Refrain from diuretics the day of your scheduled treatment unless prescribed by your doctor.
- Refrain from caffeine products for 3-4 hours prior to treatment.
- Refrain from carbonated beverages for 3-4 hours prior to treatment.
- Enjoy a modest meal but refrain from heavy/large meals prior to treatment.
- Please do NOT attempt to fast (starve yourself) before, during or after your treatment.
Post-Treatment
- Drinks lots of water (64-84 oz daily)– this is key! If you chose to follow just 1 of our recommendations this is the one.
- Resume diuretics (if applicable).
- Continue to manage your appetite with healthy eating choices– do not increase your normal caloric intake during this high-metabolic state.
- IMPORTANT: Exercise! post treatment a large amount of fat is currently processing through your circulatory system. In order to prevent these cells from returning to their normal condition somewhere else on your body, it is important to “flush” them from the body via exercise (sweat) and water intake. Try to exercise for at least 20-30 minutes after your treatment to stimulate and help your lymphatic system to remove damaged fat cells from the body. You can, and we recommend exercise as soon as immediately after your session. Your normal workout routine is recommended.
- NO alcohol- The less you drink, the more you give your liver the opportunity to focus on flushing the fat.
- Avoid taking in too many carbohydrates. Feel fuller, longer with proteins & fiber.
- No binge eating or “splurging” on high calorie meals – don’t eat away your results!
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To accelerate results, focus on maximizing your lymphatic system’s efficiency. Drink at least 64–84 oz of water daily, perform 20–30 minutes of aerobic exercise immediately following your session to stimulate circulation, and maintain a consistent, healthy diet to prevent new fat cell accumulation.
Following a treatment, damaged fat cells are processed through your circulatory and lymphatic systems. Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate and induces sweating, which helps “flush” these liquified fat cells out of the body before they can be reabsorbed or stored elsewhere.
Yes, hydration is the most critical factor in post-treatment success. Your body requires significant water intake to process and eliminate the metabolic waste created by damaged fat cells. We recommend 64–84 oz of water daily to support the lymphatic system.
No, it is best to avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to and following your treatment. Alcohol places an extra burden on your liver, which needs to be fully focused on processing and flushing the fat cells destroyed during your session.
Please do not attempt to fast before, during, or after your treatment. Your body needs proper nutrition to support the metabolic process required to flush out fat cells. Instead of fasting, focus on modest, balanced meals rich in protein and fiber to maintain steady energy levels.
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