Ultrasound Cavitation Adelaide — Stage 1: Non-Invasive Fat Cell Destruction

Gentle, Broad-Area Ultrasound

The Ultralux V4 / Pro’s 40kHz handpiece spreads ultrasound energy broadly through the fat layer rather than at one concentrated point. This gently breaks down the walls of fat cells so the fat inside is released for your body to clear naturally — no needles, no surgery.

Not the Same as HIFU

You may have heard of HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), which concentrates energy at one precise point. Cavitation is different — it’s non-focused, spreading energy gently across the whole treatment area. The Ultralux V4 / Pro uses this non-focused method, not HIFU.

Where the Fat Goes

Once fat cells are broken down, your body clears the released fat naturally through your lymphatic system and liver over the following days. This is why we check your liver and kidney health before treatment, and why drinking plenty of water and staying active afterwards helps your body process it.

Preparing for Your Session

• Hydration: Drink a minimum of 2 litres of water per day for 72 hours before your session. Cavitation bubbles cannot form efficiently in dehydrated tissue.
• Diet the day before: Follow a low-calorie, low-fat diet for 24 hours before treatment. This reduces the fat load on the liver during the processing window immediately after the session.
• No alcohol: Avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours before your session. The liver prioritises processing alcohol above all other tasks — including clearing the fat released by cavitation.
• Pain relief medications: Avoid anti-inflammatory medications such as Nurofen and Naprogesic for at least 48 hours before treatment, as these increase bruising risk.
• Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing over the treatment area.

What the Treatment Feels Like

Most clients describe cavitation as a warm, relaxing sensation — similar to a firm massage with mild warmth. The handpiece moves continuously in circular motions over the treatment area with ultrasound coupling gel applied throughout.

You may hear a faint buzzing or ringing sound in your ears during the session. This is completely normal, harmless, and stops the moment the handpiece is removed. It occurs because the 40 kilohertz frequency sits at the upper edge of the human hearing range. Some clients notice it; others do not register it at all.

No anaesthetic is required. Each treatment area takes 30 minutes. There is no recovery time — you can return to normal activities straight away.

After Your Session

Your body continues processing released fats for over 72 hours. What you do during this window affects your results:

• 2 litres of water per day for 72 hours — supports lymphatic transport of released fats to the liver
• Low-calorie, low-fat diet for 48 hours — prevents circulating fats from being re-stored in remaining fat cells
• No alcohol for 48–72 hours — keeps the liver free to clear mobilised fats
• Light walking or gentle exercise within 24 hours — helps your lymphatic system move the released fat along more efficiently
• Consider a lymphatic drainage massage within 24–48 hours to support clearance of released fats — we offer this as part of our wellness menu. See our Lymphatic Drainage Massage service →

Absolute Contraindications

Liver disease of any kind — including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (a common and often undiagnosed condition), hepatitis, cirrhosis · Kidney disease or renal impairment · Significant heart or cardiovascular conditions · Pregnancy · Breastfeeding · Active or recent history of cancer · Pacemaker or any implanted electronic device including cochlear implants and neurostimulators · Metal implants in or near the treatment area · History of deep vein thrombosis or blood clotting disorders · Epilepsy · Severely compromised immune system · Open wounds or active skin infections in the treatment area.

Areas Not Suitable for Treatment

Bony prominences — ultrasound reflects off bone, causing discomfort and reducing efficacy. Do not treat directly over ribs, the spine, the bony pelvis, or areas with less than 2 centimetres of subcutaneous fat. Cavitation does not reach visceral fat (fat stored around the internal organs inside the abdomen) — it only affects subcutaneous fat. The head, neck, and joints are not suitable treatment areas.

Essential Aftercare

For 48 hours after every session: drink a minimum of 2 litres of water per day · Follow a low-calorie, low-fat diet — released fats circulate in the bloodstream and can be re-stored in remaining fat cells if caloric intake is high · Avoid alcohol — the liver must process mobilised fats and alcohol competes for the same metabolic pathway · Light walking or exercise encourages lymphatic drainage and is clinically shown to improve results. Skipping aftercare is the primary reason for poor or absent results.