Velashape Machine
VelaShape uses pulsed vacuum and massage rollers to knead your skin. This mechanical tissue manipulation increases circulation and enhances lymphatic drainage to reduce bloating, puffiness and cellulite.
It also helps tighten skin and shrink fat cells. While this is not the same as liposuction or a tummy tuck, it’s an excellent alternative to other body-contouring treatments.
Reduces Cellulite
Cellulite is a problem that affects nearly everyone. Despite the many creams, machines, and exercises that claim to reduce its appearance, it is often very stubborn and does not respond to diet or exercise alone. Velashape is one of the few treatments that can actually eliminate this issue, resulting in smooth skin and a slimmer figure.
This non-invasive treatment works by using infrared light, bipolar radiofrequency energy, and vacuum to melt fat cells while tightening the skin and promoting new collagen growth. It also increases lymphatic drainage and circulation to improve skin tone, structure, and texture. This powerful combination of techniques allows patients to achieve their desired body shape in as few as four sessions.
The hand-held device is moved over the skin in circular motions to treat the problem areas of the body. During the treatment, the vacuum and massage rollers gently loosen the fibrous bands that cause dimpled skin, while the RF energy breaks down fat cells in the area.
These cells can accumulate in compartments under the skin, pushing against the skin’s surface and giving it a cottage cheese-esque appearance. The radiofrequency and infrared energy of VelaShape III (the number refers to the different generations of this machine, with the newest one being the most effective) stretch out these fibers to relax the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
In addition to the reduction in cellulite, this machine also works to reduce other stubborn areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. The Velashape Machine can reduce tummy fat, love handles, hips, and the buttocks to create a more contoured figure.
If you are struggling with cellulite or other areas of stubborn fat, contact our office to learn more about the Velashape Machine. We can schedule a consultation to determine if this is the right option for you and discuss how many sessions are needed. We can’t promise that you will be completely rid of your cellulite, but we can guarantee you will see a noticeable improvement in your results after just a few treatments.
Tightens Skin
VelaShape III is the latest innovation in nonsurgical body contouring technology that tightens loose skin to give you a firm, toned physique. This device uses a combination of 3 different energy spectrums to safely disperse pockets of fat in problem areas while recontouring and tightening the skin for a more defined appearance. Our trained aestheticians at Body+Beauty Lab will use the VelaShape III to shape your body and minimize cellulite and other body fat, including in your neck, chin, and arms.
The VelaShape III body contouring system combines suction, mechanical massage, infrared energy, and bi-polar radiofrequency energy to reduce cellulite and shrink the size of fat cells. It’s also useful for smoothing out contour irregularities like those found on the hips, abdomen, knees, saddlebags, and flanks. Many patients who have a double chin or sagging neck and chin area find this treatment useful.
Unlike liposuction, which can cause loose skin, the VelaShape III machine actually tightens the skin while it kills the fat. This treatment is also more gentle on your skin than other noninvasive body contouring treatments. You’ll see results gradually and cumulatively during your treatment regime.
When used as part of a full treatment regimen, VelaShape III is very effective for reducing cellulite and shrinking the size of fat cells. The RF energy also encourages your lymphatic system to dispose of the dead fat cells more quickly. This allows you to achieve a more sculpted and slimmer figure while still maintaining healthy weight loss.
Our trained team at Body+Beauty Lab is happy to discuss the benefits of VelaShape III and how it can help you get the body you desire. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
For optimal results, we recommend receiving a series of weekly treatments with a week-long break between sessions. The number of sessions you require will depend on your individual goals and desired outcomes. Typically, you’ll achieve your desired results within three to four months of starting treatment. After that, you can maintain your results with monthly maintenance treatments. If you’re interested in a more permanent solution to unwanted fat, we also offer CoolSculpting and Ultrashape.
Reduces Bloating
Unlike some other noninvasive treatments, which just remove fat from the surface of your skin, VelaShape III actually shrinks your fat cells. That’s why it can reduce cellulite, as well as other areas of excess fat like the abdomen, flanks, and buttocks.
During a VelaShape session, our aesthetician will place a handheld device against your skin. You’ll feel a suctioning as the device brings your fatty layer closer to the surface, where it can better absorb the infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency energy. This energy heats the tissue, stimulating collagen and elastin fibers and shrinking your fat cells.
The IR and RF energy also cause the breakdown of fat, which can then be flushed out of the body via the lymphatic system. The mechanical manipulation of the tissue by the vacuum and massage rollers creates a vasodilation, which also increases the flow of oxygen to the area and enhances fat metabolism.
In one study, 35 healthy women were given VelaShape II treatment on the abdomen/flanks, buttocks, and thighs, which included skin types 1 to 4. The resulting circumferential reduction was measurable using both ultrasound imaging and a circumference measurement device. The results were temporary, but they could be prolonged with a follow-up treatment regimen.
Compared to previous models of the VelaShape machine, the latest model has more power and delivers faster results. It also heats your fatty tissue to a higher level, which may lead to a more dramatic reduction of bloat and other areas of excess fat. It’s also important to stay hydrated during and after a treatment, because the infrared light and radiofrequency energy work best when your skin is fully hydrated.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to bloat and other unwanted body fat, book a consultation for a Velashape treatment at our clinic in Manhattan. Our aestheticians are trained in this advanced technology and will help you achieve the results you want. We use only the highest quality Velashape machines, including the newest VelaShape iii model. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment! We look forward to seeing you.
Reduces Fat
A key feature of VelaShape is its ability to reduce unwanted fat and contour the body. In fact, clinical trials show that it can slim down a patient’s thighs or abdomen and even reduce their waistline by one dress size. This is possible because the VelaShape device uses both RF energy and infrared light to shrink fat cells while also tightening skin around them.
The infrared and radio frequency energy of VelaShape works by combining with the tissue’s natural heat to melt away excess fat while stimulating new collagen growth. In turn, this tightens the skin’s structure and improves its overall texture. This makes the skin in the treated area smoother and less dimpled, and it also helps to reduce cellulite appearance.
As a result, patients are often more confident and comfortable in their clothing, especially when it comes to the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen. However, both Chang and Om warn that this is not a weight loss procedure, and it is best for people at a healthy body weight who have mild to moderate cellulite and cottage cheese-like bunching of the skin when standing up or lying down.
During a treatment, the handheld VelaShape device’s vacuum component lifts up and loosens the connective fibers that cause the cottage cheese appearance. Then, a combination of IR and bipolar radio frequency energy is used to shrink the fat cells while also tightening the surrounding tissue. The RF energy reaches the deeper layers of the skin where it stimulates new collagen and elastin, which in turn tightens the surface of the skin.
This is a quick and painless treatment, and most patients describe it as similar to a deep tissue massage with some heat. It is safe for most skin types and doesn’t require numbing, so it is a convenient option for many patients with busy lifestyles.
Unlike liposuction, which can leave the skin stretched and droopy, VelaShape actually tightens the skin while it removes the fat. This is because the infrared and RF energies are guided by the mechanical massage rollers, which not only stretch out the fibrous bands but also prevent the skin from losing its elasticity.