Velashape is the first and only safe, effective and painless FDA approved non-surgical medical solution for the reduction of cellulite. The velashape procedure combines the use of RF energy along with infrared light to heat localized fatty tissue, while a vacuum mechanically manipulates, smoothes, and tightens the skin. velashape reduces cellulite and circumferences inches on the thighs, buttocks, arms, love handles, and the abdomen. The combination of infrared and RF energy is delivered through a handheld device which passes over the skin using rollers and a vacuum action. The heat device precisely targets the treatment area underlying tissue, causing shrinkage and tightening the fat cells. The procedure also increases lymphatic drainage, resulting in a reduction of the dimple appearance of cellulite by reshaping the skin’s surface and firming the specific area. velashape usually takes about 35-60 minutes long, with no downtime. Four to eight treatments are recommended and performed at one week intervals.

30 mins  . . . . $240

The following areas can be treated using velashape:

• Abdomen
• Love-handles
• Buttocks
• Posterior Thigh
• Thigh and Hips
• Anterior Thigh
• Upper Arm
• Neck

Since the velashape is a non-invasive procedure, there is no recovery time. However, you may notice an increase in your urine output due to the broken down cells being absorbed and excreted by the lymphatic system. Please be sure to drink plenty of fluids to help your body in flushing out this material.

The term cellulite simply describes a pitting, bulging, and deformation of the skin caused by the over-inflation of fat cells from an increase in fat storage.  Cellulite usually appears on the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, calves, and arms, and is most common in women because their fat cells reside closer to the surface.  Genetics and insufficient water intake can also contribute to cellulite development.  More than 80% of women over the age of 20 years, regardless of their weight or size, are affected by cellulite.  Over the years different techniques have been used to try to improve cellulite.  These have included a variety of creams and lotions that promise a reduction in the appearance of cellulite, but generally have led to less than satisfactory results. Surgical removal has also not proved to be a popular approach. Newer methods, involving the use of lasers and laser-like technologies, such as the VelaSmooth and others, represent  non-invasive non-surgical methods of reducing cellulite and re-contouring the body to look smoother and firmer.

During the procedure, the targeted cellulite fat cells are heated below the surface of the skin. This heat promotes better circulation to the local area, which may allow for more oxygen exchange for increased fat cell metabolism.  Following the delivery of heat, today's cellulite technology provides a vacuum action with deep tissue massage to the treated area.  This approach both mobilizes fat while at the same time stimulating the formation of new collagen.

During the treatment you will feel a deep, soothing heat in the targeted area.  The treatment can be compared to the feeling of the sensation of finishing an intense workout or having a deep tissue massage.