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VelaShape® is a non-invasive body contouring treatment for circumferential reduction and to reduce the appearance of cellulite. VelaShape allows you to safely achieve a beautiful, toned, and well-shaped body in typically 3-6 sessions, making you look and feel more youthful. The best part is that the procedure does not require any downtime or discomfort.
How Does VelaShape Work?
The Velashape III device combines infrared light, bi-polar radio frequency energy, plus a gentle vacuum, resulting in the deep heating of fat cells, nearby connective tissue, and the underlying dermal collagen fibers. Combining this precise heating and vacuuming effect results in promoting the growth of new healthy collagen and elastin. With only a brief series of treatments, a patient will notice a gradual improvement in skin laxity, body volume, skin texture, and most importantly a noticeable reduction of stubborn cellulite.
Where Can VelaShape Be Used?
Cellulite treatment areas could be on the neck (under chin), arms, thighs, buttocks, flank, and abdomen. Most patients see gradual and cumulative results throughout the treatment regimen.
VelaShape is not a weight-loss solution. For optimal results, a patient must lead a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet. This, among other factors, is addressed during the initial consultation. We’ll discuss your goals, as well as your medical history, BMI, and lifestyle to ensure that this is the right treatment for you.
VelaShape uses a combination of technologies to contour your body, reducing the trouble spots that a healthy diet and regular exercise can’t reach. You may be a good fit for VelaShape III if you are at a healthy weight with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of less than 30.
VelaShape III is a non-invasive, in-office treatment that’s been cleared by the FDA to temporarily reduce cellulite deposits and the appearance of dimpling, as well as the reduction of thigh and abdominal circumference. It also stimulates collagen and elastin, which results in more youthful and smoother skin over time.
Multiple VelaShape treatments usually three to six sessions, spaced a week or so apart—to see results.
VelaShape Effects and Aftercare
One of the most appealing aspects of VelaShape III, is that its main benefit of cellulite reduction can be achieved without any downtime. A single treatment session, depending on the area being treated, may last between 20 minutes and 2 hours. However, once the session is complete, you may continue your day normally. There is no pain or soreness after the session, in some cases, a patient may experience some bruising which usually fades away after a few days.
The full results of the procedure will be visible in about 6-8 weeks after the last session has been completed. The effects will last between six months to a year depending on the patient’s lifestyle. A poor diet and sedentary lifestyle may shorten the effects. In most cases, to preserve the effects, patients return for maintenance sessions about once every six months.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
During your consultation, we’ll help determine if this is the best treatment to reach your goals. Ideally, patients will have a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 30 with a Nurnberger-Muller Cellulite Classification Stage of 1 or 2. Roughly, at stage 1, dimpled skin will appear when pressure is applied. At stage 2, the dimply skin will appear when standing, but won’t be visible lying down. The treatment will reduce the appearance of dimples. For more moderate cellulite, other treatments are recommended.
The number of recommended treatments varies depending on the patient and their goals. However, we usually recommend between 3-6 treatments to start. After the initial sessions, it’s recommended to have a follow-up every three to six months.
Velashape does not require a recovery period. After your treatment, you are free to continue with your day normally. If there are any special indications, you’ll be advised by our team.
There are a few recommended guidelines to prepare for your treatment. These will be provided to you by our team before your procedure. But generally, we recommend the following:
- Don’t take blood thinners, such as aspirin, two to three days prior to the procedure.
- Remove hair from the area to be treated.
- Don’t apply creams, lotions, oils, or tanning products to the areas that will be treated.
- If the areas to be treated have undergone other procedures, you may be advised to wait before moving forward with treatment.
It is not a weight loss treatment. Your treatment plan is intended to reduce visible signs of cellulite. However, the FDA has approved it for circumferential reduction, so you may see a slight improvement in the way your clothing fits.
