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Rare conditions & special situations

Plus-size clients and equipment that fits — beauty treatment safety

Also called plus size, bariatric, treatment bed weight limit, does the couch hold my weight, gown size.

In short

On this page, Plus-size clients and equipment that fits is checked against 88 treatments: 88 are safe. No treatment category carries a restriction.

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Facials

25 treatments · all 25 safe
Facials — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkAHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel
Why, and the source — AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel
Why, and the source — BHA Peel (Salicylic)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkCarbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel
Why, and the source — Carbon Laser Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkClassic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial
Why, and the source — Classic Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkCryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox
Why, and the source — Cryo Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkDermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal
Why, and the source — Dermaplaning

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkEnzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel
Why, and the source — Enzyme Peel

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkExpress FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial
Why, and the source — Express Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkGalvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current
Why, and the source — Galvanic Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting
Why, and the source — HIFU (Ultherapy)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHigh-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment
Why, and the source — High-Frequency Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial
Why, and the source — HydraFacial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkJessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner
Why, and the source — Jessner's Peel

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial
Why, and the source — LED Light Therapy

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face)
Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Facial)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMicrocurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning
Why, and the source — Microcurrent Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA
Why, and the source — Microdermabrasion

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling
Why, and the source — Microneedling

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkOxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial
Why, and the source — Oxygen Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPhenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel
Why, and the source — Phenol Peel (Deep)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial
Why, and the source — PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkRadiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF
Why, and the source — Radiofrequency (RF) Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkRF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling
Why, and the source — RF Microneedling

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkTCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel
Why, and the source — TCA Peel (Medium)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkUltrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel
Why, and the source — Ultrasound Facial

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Injectables

11 treatments · all 11 safe
Injectables — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkBiostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite
Why, and the source — Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBotox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox
Why, and the source — Botox / Neurotoxin

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkCheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma
Why, and the source — Cheek Fillers

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkDermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero
Why, and the source — Dermal Fillers (General)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkFat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections
Why, and the source — Fat-Dissolving Injections

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections
Why, and the source — Lip Fillers

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy
Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Body)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift
Why, and the source — PDO Thread Lift

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection
Why, and the source — Polynucleotides

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkSkin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections
Why, and the source — Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkTear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment
Why, and the source — Tear Trough Fillers

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Laser & Light

7 treatments · all 7 safe
Laser & Light — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkFractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacing
Why, and the source — Fractional Ablative Laser

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkFractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing
Why, and the source — Fractional Non-Ablative Laser

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkIPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation
Why, and the source — IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLaser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction
Why, and the source — Laser Hair Removal

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPhotodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy
Why, and the source — Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser
Why, and the source — Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkVascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser
Why, and the source — Vascular Laser

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Body Treatments

15 treatments · all 15 safe
Body Treatments — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkAromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage
Why, and the source — Aromatherapy Massage

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBody PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment
Why, and the source — Body Peel

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBody ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish
Why, and the source — Body Scrub

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBody WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap
Why, and the source — Body Wraps

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkCryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq
Why, and the source — Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkDeep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage
Why, and the source — Deep Tissue Massage

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkEMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM
Why, and the source — EMSculpt / EMS Body Treatments

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkEndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage
Why, and the source — Endermologie

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage
Why, and the source — Hot Stone Massage

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique
Why, and the source — Lymphatic Drainage Massage

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPrenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage
Why, and the source — Prenatal / Pregnancy Massage

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy
Why, and the source — Pressotherapy

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkRadiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body)
Why, and the source — Radiofrequency Body Treatments

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkSwedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage
Why, and the source — Swedish Massage

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkUltrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo
Why, and the source — Ultrasonic Cavitation

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Hair Removal

6 treatments · all 6 safe
Hair Removal — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkDepilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair
Why, and the source — Depilatory Cream

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysis
Why, and the source — Electrolysis

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation
Why, and the source — Hot Wax

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkStrip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax
Why, and the source — Strip Wax (Soft Wax)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkSugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring
Why, and the source — Sugaring

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite
Why, and the source — Threading

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Nails

10 treatments · all 10 safe
Nails — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkAcrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics
Why, and the source — Acrylic Nails

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBuilder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel
Why, and the source — Builder Gel / BIAB

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkClassic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure
Why, and the source — Classic Manicure

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkClassic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure
Why, and the source — Classic Pedicure

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkGel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac
Why, and the source — Gel Manicure

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkGel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure
Why, and the source — Gel Pedicure

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMedical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure
Why, and the source — Medical Pedicure

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkNail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment
Why, and the source — Nail Strengthening Treatments

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPolygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid
Why, and the source — Polygel Nails

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPress-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips
Why, and the source — Press-On Nails

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Lashes & Brows

8 treatments · all 8 safe
Lashes & Brows — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkBrow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting
Why, and the source — Brow Lamination

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkBrow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye
Why, and the source — Brow Tint

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkClassic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions
Why, and the source — Classic Lash Extensions

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHenna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting
Why, and the source — Henna Brows

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkHybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions
Why, and the source — Hybrid Lash Extensions

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift
Why, and the source — Lash Lift

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye
Why, and the source — Lash Tint

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkVolume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes
Why, and the source — Volume Lash Extensions

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

6 treatments · all 6 safe
Permanent Makeup (PMU) — Plus-size clients and equipment that fits
What we foundTreatment
Safe · equipment-fit-checkAreola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo
Why, and the source — Areola Tattoo

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkEyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo
Why, and the source — Eyeliner Tattoo

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkLip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips
Why, and the source — Lip Blush / Lip Tattoo

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkMicroblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows
Why, and the source — Microblading (Eyebrows)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkPowder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows
Why, and the source — Powder Brows / Ombré Brows

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Safe · equipment-fit-checkScalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo
Why, and the source — Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

There is no medical reason body size changes what treatments are open to you. What it changes is whether the salon is set up for you, and that is worth checking before you arrive rather than discovering on the day: treatment couches carry a weight rating, gowns and robes come in a range of sizes, and headrests and armrests fit some bodies better than others. A good salon answers that question straightforwardly and has the answer ready. How you are spoken to while they answer it tells you the rest.

Sources: NHSUK Obesity Federation

Sources

  1. NHSBody image and self-esteem
  2. UK Obesity FederationDignity, equipment and access in service settings

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