Frequently Asked Questions

BODY CONTOURING

Ultrasound Body Contouring

Fat Ultrasound Body Contouring sculpts your figure and enhances your silhouette by reducing stubborn pockets of fat without the need for invasive surgery such as liposuction.

How does Ultrasound Body Contouring work?

Ultrasound Body Contouring is a medically-established scientific principle that works by applying ultrasound energy to the targeted area of fat cells, converting the fat to a liquid state. The fatty acids are then dispersed and processed through the lymphatic system - your body’s natural filtration system. Ultrasound Body Contouring is specially designed to treat only the targeted fatty areas and not affect surrounding tissue.

Which areas of the body can Ultrasound Body Contouring treat?

Ultrasound Body Contouring is great for treating all the most common areas of stubborn fat such as the abdomen, bra line, buttocks, thighs, ‘love handles’ and upper arms. It's also highly effective in reducing cellulite and smoothing out problem areas such as the buttocks and thighs.

What does treatment feel like?

Ultrasound Body Contouring treatment is completely non-surgical, non-invasive and doesn’t require anesthesia. Most clients describe the treatment as painless and comfortable. Some clients even find the warm sensation in the targeted area during treatment quite relaxing.

Can I get on with my day after treatment?

Yes! Ultrasound Body Contouring treatments require absolutely no downtime, so you can go about your usual daily activities following your sessions.

How many treatments will I need?

Depending on your individual situation (which we will assess during your consultation), you may need anywhere between 6 and 12 treatments for optimum results. You’ll start to feel the effects after the very first treatment and by the third treatment you should begin to see real improvements take place. Treatments are spaced at one-week intervals to allow your body to flush out the fat released during the process of Ultrasound Body Contouring.

For beautiful results following your treatment...

We recommend drinking plenty of fresh water following your Ultrasound Body Contouring treatments as this will greatly help the process of removing the fatty acids naturally from your body.

A healthy diet and regular exercise is also the best way to maintain your results and keep you looking good and feeling great.

RF Skin Tightening

Radio Frequency, also referred to as RF, is a fantastic treatment for tightening loose or sagging skin on any area of the body to produce firmer, more youthful looking skin.

How does RF work?

RF works by generating heat and applying it to the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin. The heat causes tissue retraction, resulting in instantly tighter and firmer skin. It also works to stimulate collagen production which over time produces a more youthful looking appearance.

Which areas of the body can RF treat?

RF can effectively treat the entire body depending on your skin concern.

·       Tightens and lifts loose or sagging skin around the jowls, neck, chin, tummy, buttocks, thighs, arms and legs

·       Tightens, smoothes and improves facial skin tone to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

·       Reduces and smoothes the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin tone

·       Firms ageing skin, including décolleté, to produce a more youthful appearance

What does the treatment feel like?

RF is a painless treatment and most clients will experience zero discomfort. Some find the warm sensation relaxing.

Can I get on with my day after treatment?

You sure can! Some clients may experience redness immediately post treatment, but this typically subsides not long after treatment.  As there is no downtime, you can get on with your day as usual.

How many treatments will I need?

This will all depend on your individual situation, and we will carefully assess this for you during your consultation. Some clients may only need 4 treatments, while other may require 6 or 8 to achieve brilliant results.

When will I start seeing results?

When it comes to the tightening and lifting effect of RF, it can produce instant results. You will notice immediate improvements to your skin tone that will just get better with each session. The collagen remodeling aspect of RF takes a little more time and you will reach full benefits of the collagen stimulation around 3 months after treatment.

Special care following your treatment...

It is a good idea to avoid excess sun exposure and always apply sunscreen if going out into the sun post treatment. Caring for your skin will ensure the beautiful results of your RF treatments stay with you for a long time to come.

COSMETIC TATTOO

Does cosmetic tattooing hurt?

We use a high-strength numbing cream from the compound chemist which makes the process extremely comfortable for our clients.
 
Please note that due to sensitivity every client has a different pain threshold. 

Can I bring my own numbing cream from over the counter?

Over the counter numbing creams are not as strong as our compound chemist cream. So, we will not tattoo with anything other than our recommended cream.
 
We are also not covered by our insurance for an allergic reaction to numbing cream that is not provided by our compound chemist.

What type of brow procedure do we offer?

At Diamond Skin & Body, we offer Powdered brows. Powder brows are a semi-permanent eyebrow styling technique that creates a soft shaded brow pencil look. It is particularly recommended for all skin types working best on women with dry skin, it is also great for oily skin compared to microblading which is not recommended for oily skin types as it does not last. It is also great for anyone who fills in their brows regularly.

How many sessions are required?

Two sessions (base and perfection session) are required to achieve optimal results.

Do we touch up other people’s work?

Yes but please note this is not at the touch-up price. As we are unaware of the previous artist's process, colours and the method, we require you to book as a new client for the two sessions (base and perfection session).

You are more than welcome to send a picture of your eyebrows to us. From this, we can offer our professional advice and provide a quote for you.

Do I require yearly touch-ups?

Yes, to stop the pigment from migrating, I would advise yearly touch-ups for all clients.

How long does each procedure take?

Approximately 3 hours per session.
Please allow enough time for your appointment. We can not rush the cosmetic tattoo, and if you have other places to be or other arrangements, please reschedule.

Before and After Care

Before your cosmetic tattoo appointment

1 week before your appointment no:
Sunburn on face
Waxing, tweezing, electrolysis on area
Facials
Botox
Fish Oil
Vitamin E
Brow Tint

24 hours before appointment no:
Alcohol
Caffeine
Aspirin / Ibuprofen

After care instructions:

Day 1: Gently wipe the brow area with a clean cotton round that has been soaked in warm or cool boiled water every 2 hours to absorb any fluid.

Day 2-7: A cream would have been given to you at the end of your appointment, please apply a small pea size amount to a clean cotton tip per eyebrow per night for 7 days or until peeling has completed. Please avoid any excess water on the brows, brows need to be kept dry for 7 days.

Day 7 - Today should be the day you can wash your face completly, feel free to give your brows a wash with your facewash.

During the 7 day healing process DO NOT:

  • Get brows wet in the hot shower

  • Go swimming in saltwater or chlorine

  • Exercise excessively which causes a lot of sweating

Flaking/peeling is very common during the healing process. Usually from day 3-4 onwards, your brows will start to flake, it is very important you do not pick or scratch.

Your brows will appear a lot lighter (and sometimes patchy) in colour after the 7 days of healing. The true result of your tattoo will be after 4-6 weeks of healing.