VelaShape | VelaSmooth

VelaSmooth™ was the first and leading FDA-cleared non-invasive medical solution for the reduction of cellulite. The next innovation was the VelaShape - quicker cellulite reduction and body shaping too! You've seen VelaShape™ on the news, and on television shows like Dr. Phil & The View -- and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston are choosing VelaShape.

VelaShape™ treatments are safe, effective, virtually painless and no downtime - patients can return to daily activities immediately following treatment. With VelaShape™ it is easy to enhance your body, improve your lifestyle and feel better about yourself!

Cellulite Treatment - It's estimated that 80% of women over the age of 20 have cellulite.

 

What is Cellulite - and How Did I Get It?

Take the test: Which is the leading cause of Cellulite?

a) Heredity
b) Hormones
c) Smoking
d) Lack of exercise
e) Poor diet
f) None of the above
g) All of the above

Answer: g) All of the above.

Cellulite is a very common condition, especially among women. Women are basically genetically and hormonally predisposed to cellulite. Smoking makes it worse. Lack of exercise and poor diet (fatty food and little drinking) may enhance the phenomenon.

What is Cellulite?

Rigid fibers form the fat chambers. When fat cells are enlarged, the rigid fibers push toward the soft tissue of the dermis, causing the rough surface appearance described as "orange peel," "mattress," or "cottage cheese." Cellulite is the unsightly lumpy, dimpled skin appearance. Cellulite consists of fat deposits that appear mainly on the hips, thighs and buttocks.

The skin's connective tissue surrounds fat cells, which are arranged in chambers. The margins of these chambers contain septae. Over time, the fat cells increase in size and number. This phenomenon together with accumulation of localized edema, push the skin's surface between the septae in an upward direction. This is what creates the lumpy and dimpled skin appearance, also known as the 'cottage cheese' appearance, associated with cellulite.

Cellulite is probably one of the most aesthetically troubling concerns of women - it is estimated 80% of women over the age of 20, regardless of their weight or size are affected by cellulite.

The ideal VelaShape patient is someone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of less than 30 who falls under Cellulite Classification Levels 1 and 2. Ask your doctor to see if you're a candidate for VelaShape treatments. The Nurnberger-Muller cellulite classification scale:
Stage 1 - no dimpling while the patient is standing or lying down, but the pinch test reveals the "orange peel" appearance.	Stage 2 - "orange peel" dimpling appears spontaneously when standing up, but not when lying down.	Stage 3 - "orange peel" dimpling appears spontaneously both when standing up and lying down

 

... on Circumferential Reduction

VelaShape™ Circumferential Reduction

Now it becomes very easy to reshape your body with the first and only non-surgical solution for Circumferential Reduction*!

VelaShape™ features the revolutionary elōs™ technology combination of Bi-Polar radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage. The combination of these energies increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers. The net result leads to Circumferential Reduction*, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area.

In a multi-center study, 85% of the treated areas have reported Circumferential Reduction of thighs of at least 1cm; ranging up to 7.2cm in reduction.

*FDA clearance for circumference reduction of the thighs

What is VelaShape ™ Body Contouring and Cellulite Reduction?

VelaShape™ is the 1st FDA-cleared non-invasive medical solution for circumferential reduction and the 1st FDA class II cleared platform for cellulite reduction. The VelaShape platform has also received the CE mark for non-invasive body contouring via temporary circumferential reduction (Love handles! Knees and elbows! Sagging arms!) and for temporary reduction of cellulite. Powered by the revolutionary elōs™ Technology, VelaShape treats both the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction. It is an easy non-invasive, no downtime, comfortable deep therapeutic treatment

How does VelaShape™ work?

VelaShape™ features the revolutionary elōs™ combination of Bi-Polar Radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage. The precise heating ensures a safe, effective, fast treatment with no downtime.
Vacuum and specially designed rollers for the Mechanical Massage smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient heat energy delivery. The net result increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers.

The result:

• Gradual smoothing of skin's surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite
• Circumferential Reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area

In a clinical multi-center study, 85% of the treated areas have reported Circumferential Reduction of thighs of at least 1cm; ranging up to 7.2cm in reduction.
With VelaShape™ it is easy to enhance your body, improve your lifestyle and feel better about yourself!

VelaShape™ increases the metabolism of fat cells. Fat cells sit under the skin in a honeycomb web of connective tissue bands. When the energies pass through the skin into the fat layer, increased fat metabolism results in significant shrinkage of the actual fat cells. This fat cell shrinkage smoothes out the skin surface overlying the fat layer.

Who can benefit from VelaShape™?

Anyone who wants improvement of the appearance of cellulite or contour reduction in the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen. The effects of body contouring and reduction of girth for some patients may be enhanced by compliance to healthy lifestyle.

Is treatment with the VelaShape™ safe?

Treatment is safe and effective for all skin colors and can be performed even on darker skin types. There are no long-term health hazards from light or RF energies. Excessive tanning from the sun, sun-beds, or tanning creams should be avoided two weeks prior to treatment.

How often are VelaShape™ treatments performed?

The initial treatment series consists of four to six treatment sessions, treatments are performed once a week. Some clients see the improvements as soon as two sessions, while others may need the full 4-6 sessions. Maintenance treatments are typically done once a month after the initial series in order to keep up the results achieved. Each treatment session is between 20-30 minutes long, but the time varies depending on a patient's size and how many treatment sites are indicated.

How many circumferential inches can be reduced via VelaShape™?

In clinical studies, patients report an average reduction of 1 inch post treatment. In clinical trials, the average range of circumferential reduction was 0.5 - 3 inches.

Is Velashape™ safe?

VelaShape™ is safe for all skin types.

Is there down time with VelaShape™?

There is no down time with VelaShape™. Some redness may occur due to the amount of energy and heat used in the treatment.

Learn more about VelaShape for Moms!

Body After Baby Research Survey

The VelaShape™ Body After Baby National Research Survey

It's generally accepted that new moms face a unique set of physical and emotional challenges once the pregnancy and childbirth process is complete. In a recent M/A/R/C Research Survey a sampling of 500 U.S. women who had a child within the last eight years showed:

• How these women felt about their body post-pregnancy;
• How these women felt about celebrity moms' post-pregnancy bodies spotlighted all over the media;
• What parts of their body are of most concern; and
• What causes these body image concerns and lifestyle changes these women have made since having their child.

Key survey findings include:

• 71% of new moms report that they feel less physically attractive after having their baby.
• Women reported that even if they were able to lose some or all of their pregnancy weight, 88% could not get back their pre-baby stomach.
• 48% of women add oversized sweaters and sweatshirts to their wardrobe after having a baby.
• On average, women felt that they needed to lose two dress sizes to reach their ideal shape.

Body After Baby Results

For many women, the beautiful experience of pregnancy and childbirth can be marred by an overall increase in skin laxity, and dissatisfaction with body image.

VelaShape™ contours and shapes the body by improving cellulite and reducing circumference in as few as 4 treatment sessions. VelaShape has been cleared by the FDA and provides visible results without downtime or significant discomfort.

Experience a proven non-surgical alternative to liposuction.

The Body After Baby clinical study found that with five VelaShape treatments each spaced one week apart, patients measured an average circumferential reduction of 5.93cm (2.33 inches) on the buttock, 2.5cm (1 inch) on the thigh and 7.37cm (2.9 inches) on the abdomen area.

Methodology
Quantitative online study conducted mid-May 2008 with 500 women and 50 men.

Body After Baby National Survey Results
Atlanta	50		Boston	50
Chicago	50		Dallas	50
Houston	50		Los Angeles	50
New York	50		Philadelphia	50
San Francisco	50		Washington DC	50

The study contained 40 questions and averaged about 10 minutes to complete.

Sample
Women and men participating must:

• Live in the above mentioned metro areas
• Have experienced childbirth in the last 8 years
• Be between the ages of 25-48 years old
• On average, women gain 31 pounds as a result of pregnancy (Q1)Men perceive the average amount of weight gained as less than what women report.
• Nearly everyone agrees that pregnancy changed their body. (Q2)
• Of the woman agreeing that pregnancy did change her body, the majority say that change was for the worse (Q3)
• Just about half of women surveyed say they were unprepared for the changes in their body after having a baby. (Q12)
• Men are slightly more prepared than women for the changes in a woman's body.

Less Happy

• Women are either somewhat or very unhappy with their body. (Q4)
• Of those women claiming to be happy with their body the majority say that it is due to the fact that their body is the same as before having a baby. (Q5)
• Most women feel less physically attractive after having a baby. (Q11)
• Women liked their pre-baby abdomen and breasts, while men cite breasts as the feature they liked most. (Q13)

Far From Ideal Size

• To have an ideal body, almost 1/5 of women and almost ¼ of men surveyed say they would like to lose 11-20 pounds. (Q6)
• The average weight women report wanting to lose (36.6 lbs) is significantly more than what men think women should lose (27.1), on average.
• Going down 2 clothing sizes would suit most women. (Q7)

Stomach Is A Main Concern

• Nearly all women taking the survey say they are concerned with their flabby stomach. (Q8)
• More than half are concerned with stretch marks and droopy breasts.
• The stomach (77.2%) is one area that most people agree women can not seem to get back in shape after giving birth, even if they did lose weight. (Q9)
• Overwhelmingly, women (and their men) describe their least favorite body part as jelly belly. (Q10)

Body Shape Is Top Of Mind

• Though more than half of women (57%) surveyed say they think about their body shape daily, (Q16), they talk about it weekly (37%). (Q17)
• For the most part, people are not commenting on women's post baby body shape often, the majority of respondents citing once a year. (Q18)

Covering Up Is The Norm

• Women add oversized sweaters and sweatshirts to their wardrobe after having a baby. (Q19)
• Though nearly half of women responding say their wore a bikini before pregnancy, less 10% claim to wear one post pregnancy, with one third opting for a one piece swimsuit. (Q20)

No Motivation For Change

• Women report that the top three obstacles to improving their bodies are staying motivated, having energy and finding the time to exercise. (Q21)
• Less than 10% of women say they exercise every day. (Q22)
• More than half of women agree that they would have sex more often if they had their pre-baby body back. (Q23)

Beauty Routine Suffers

• Women are spending significantly less time on their beauty routine. (Q24)
• Only a small percentage of women in Boston are spending more time on their beauty routing since having a baby.
• Women in LA and Dallas have sacrificed the most time on their beauty routine since having a baby.

Minimal Investment

• The majority of women (nearly 49%) spend less than $100 trying to achieve an ideal body.
• The time investment, though, is long, with one-third reporting having spent more than three years.

Jealous Of Celebrity Mom

• Reese Witherspoon Is the celebrity mom's body most admired
• The overwhelming emotion associated with celebrity mom's bodies is jealousy, as more than half of women choose this attribute to describe their attitudes toward them. (Q31 and Q32)
• Despite being jealous, women also express admiration and skepticism about celebrity moms' bodies.

Seeking Help

• The South Beach diet has been tried by the greatest percentage of women responding to the study. (Q33)
• Pilates is the next most popular.
• On average, about one-third of women seek or did seek a solution outside of diet and exercise to assist in getting their pre-baby body back, however over one-third also say they would not consider any assistance. (Q34 &Q35)
• Women in New York are the most likely to seek assistance.

VelaShape™ Treatment Areas

VelaShape™ procedure is a safe, effective and virtually painless non-invasive solution for the Cellulite market and for Body Reshaping via Circumference Reduction*.

With VelaShape™, you can be treated for Circumferential Reduction on the thighs and Cellulite Treatment on thighs, buttocks, love handles and abdomen.

*FDA clearance for Circumference Reduction of the thighs