Even though studies have proven the treatment safe, cavitation is not be used for those with the following conditions:

• metallic prosthesis
• acute inflammatory processes
• acute illness (e.g. cold, flu, stomach bug)
• liver or pancreatic conditions (e.g. hepatitis, raised liver enzymes, fatty liver)
• severe bleeding tendencies, coagulation disorders
• using anticoagulants (e.g. Warfarin) or platelet inhibitors
• Pacemaker
• pregnant or breast feeding
• epilepsy
• tumors
• cancer (previously diagnosed or current treatment for cancer)
• Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 (clinically classified as obese)
• heart disease
• high cholesterol
• HIV positive
• exposure to organophosphates, herbicides or pesticides
• diabetes
• past allergy or reaction to ultrasound gel

The following conditions will restrict the treatment area in order to avoid:

• cutaneous lesions
• proximity to organs and bone marrow
• body areas with tattoos or significant moles present
• scarring, hernias or skin disorders in the area to be treated

The treatment is not suitable:

• in areas with less than 1cm of fatty tissue beyond the selected treatment depth
• in areas previously treated with injection lipolysis, liposuction, abdominoplasty or other surgery (including laparoscopic)
• where hernia, implanted material, sensory loss or dysesthesia (an abnormal sensation to touch) is present