How to Reduce Cellulite

Q & A

A:Cellulite is made entirely of ordinary fat cells. What is unique to cellulite is the network of fibers that holds the fat in its place. Poor skin structure caused by hormones, heredity, smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet all play a role in the breakdown of this network.

These fibers will become weak and harden. This causes the fat to protrude up through the connective tissue and create that unattractive dimpling we know as "cottage cheese".

A:At least 80% of women have some degree of cellulite. VelaShapeII™ uses four different technologies (Radio Frequency, Infrared Light, Vacuum, and Tissue Manipulation) to contour, shape, and slim the body by improving cellulite and reducing circumference. VelaShapeII™ uses the combined energies known as elos to target and heat fatty tissue within the treatment area.

Q:What areas can I treat with VelaShapeII™?

A:Yes. Treatments are safe for all skin colors and can be performed on tanned skin.

A:Treatments take between 15 to 50 minutes. A light spray is applied to the treatment area and the VelaShape™ is moved over the targeted areas. The patient will feel a deep, soothing heating of the tissue.

A:A VelaShapeII™ series for cellulite consists of one treatment perfomed each week for eight weeks. Most patients will begin seeing results between the 2nd and 4th treatment. Maintenance treatments are performed periodically upon completion of your treatment program.

A:The answer is No. The VelaSmooth™ is a terrific compliment to liposuction. Liposuction will remove fat in specific areas and can improve the shape of your body. The problem with liposuction is that it removes the fat deep down beneath the skin but cannot get close enough to the surface to help cellulite. In fact liposuction can actually make cellulite look worse. If you have had liposuction and have visible or more cellulite after surgery, then the VelaSmooth™ could be the next step to achieve smooth and contoured skin.

A:Yes. VelaSmooth™ is more than a cellulite treatment. It provides positive benefits such as decreased muscle aches and pains and increased circulation. Many report a better body image and increased self confidence. An additional benefit is tighter, firmer skin and circumferential reduction.

A:Patients respond the best when they maintain a healthy lifestyle, drink plenty of water and maintain their present weight. It is best to remove all body oil, shave and use a body scrub before your treatments. Patients should remove all sunless tanning products prior to their treatments.

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