Cosmetic Procedure: VelaShape Compared to Accent, Ultrashape, Endermologie Thermage etc.

How VelaShape Works

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™ 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

Cellulite Treatment

What is Cellulite?

Cellulite is the unsightly lumpy, dimpled skin appearance, also known as the 'cottage cheese' or 'orange peel' appearance. Cellulite consists of fat deposits that appear mainly on the hips, thighs and buttocks.

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.

What causes Cellulite?

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.

VelaShape™ Cellulite Treatment

VelaShape™ features the unique elōs™ technology combination of Bi-polar Radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage to deploy targeted heat to adipose tissue. 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 is gradual smoothing of skin's surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite.

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!

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.

Khloe Kardashian Receives Body Contouring VelaShape Treatment Before Photo Shoot
March 23, 2009 · Filed Under Laser Procedures

The increasing quality of Laser Treatments is leading to tremendous growth in the aesthetic industry. The following Press Release is a great media tool for the Laser Treatment industry because it positions laser aesthetic treatments as a quick body “tune-up”. The Syneron system has recently updated their web site and has great resources for laser treatment providers for salons and spas.

Body shaping through circumferential reduction treatment by SyneronTM exposed as celebrity beauty secret

Khloe Kardashian, celebrity and star of the E show Keeping up with the Kardashians, receives the VelaShapeTM http://velashape.com treatment for cellulite reduction and body contouring through circumferential reduction during the March 22 episode airing at 10/9c.

In the episode, Khloe prepares her body for an upcoming photo shoot for a charity ad campaign. Khloe visits Dr. Shalini Kapoor-Grover of REVIVE: Beverly Hills Medical Institute and receives VelaShape treatments on her stomach.

VelaShape, clinically proven to take inches off the thighs, is a celebrity beauty secret that has been embraced by not only Khloe but also her sister, Kim Kardashian.

“For women already in great shape, like Khloe Kardashian, VelaShape helps smooth and contour curves,” said Dr. Shalini. “My VelaShape patients include men and women looking to not only smooth the top layer of the skin but also to even out stubborn pockets of fat on the thighs, buttocks, stomach, back and arms that are not reduced with diet and exercise alone.”

VelaShape, developed by SyneronTM Medical Ltd. NASDAQ: ELOS , tightens and tones flabby skin through heat, vacuum and massage to reduce or shrink the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers. In four to six treatments, each spaced one week apart, the non-invasive VelaShape dramatically improves the appearance of problem areas including the arms, love handles, buttocks, stomach and thighs.

In a recent poll of 195 VelaShape treatment providers, more than 84 percent reported VelaShape resulted in an average circumferential reduction of one to two inches, 14 percent reported an average of two to four inches and two percent reported an average reduction of five inches or more.

Compare VelaShape™ to Accent™,

Ultrashape™, Endermologie™,

Thermage™ etc.

If you are seeking a non-invasive approach to reduce cellulite and fat, the VelaShape may be your best option. It is the first FDA approved medical device for cellulite and for circumferential reduction. It accomplished these approvals when other devices failed to receive them.

When performed correctly, the VelaShape does accomplish visible results in 4 to 6 treatments. The VelaShape advantage is its technology. VelaShape combines 4 energies that work synergistically: heat from bi-polar radio-frequency, infrared light, vacuum suction and mechanical massage. This patented and sophisticated combination is known as ELOS, delivering light and heat to the optimal depth for cellulite and fat reduction, with a lower and more controlled energy output than used by most other systems.

The end result is a comfortable treatment that is effective and safe on all skin types, with longer lasting results that are fast to appear, and often quite dramatic. Today, there are no other methods available that include a combination of energies like VelaShape™, and no other method can guarantee the clinically proven results, efficacy and safety in 4 treatments as the VelaShape™.

Current body reshaping and cellulite

treatment alternatives

VelaSmooth™ by Syneron (featuring ELOS technology)

Uses the same basic technology as VelaShape but at a lower power level for a more superficial/temporary result. The 16-20 treatment protocol required patients to undergo sessions twice weekly. Device not FDA approved for circumferential reduction/body reshaping. This previous generation model from Syneron has now been superseded by VelaShape.

Accent XL™ by Alma

The Accent uses Radiofrequency (RF) energy only. No infrared, massage or suction to help heat penetrate to fat layer or stimulate lymphatic system for removal of fats and fluids. Not FDA approved for fat reduction, body reshaping or cellulite reduction. Uses very high RF frequency and wattage, however there is little evidence the treatment gets deep enough to actually affect fat cells.

LipoMassage™ or Endermologie™ using Cellu M6 Keymodule™ by LPG

Uses massage/suction only – no heating for skin tightening and fat cell shrinkage. Treatment is 2-3 sessions per week, 20 to 24 treatments. Requires patient to wear a body stocking. Not FDA approved for circumferential reduction.

Ultrashape™

Uses high-frequency, focused ultrasound waves to zone in on fat cells and break them. There is no stimulation of lymphatics to encourage the body to push out the broken cells. Waves work on fat, not collagen, so no skin tightening/toning effect or collagen regeneration. Only approved for circumference reduction, not cellulite.

Lipotron™ 3000

Uses RF technology - no suction or lymphatic stimulation to remove waste products. The manufacturer suggests 10 treatments are required for most conditions. Does not appear to have any FDA approval for any purpose.

Thermage™

Uses RF technology to heat collagen and fat (no Infrared, massage or suction to help heat penetrate to fat layer). FDA cleared for the temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite (not body reshaping)

Mesotherapy™ and Lipodissolve™

These treatments are marketed as safe, minimally invasive "fat dissolving" injections. They multiple injections of a toxic liquid designed to destroy fat cells. The procedure has not been approved by the FDA nor there have been studies indicating its effectiveness. It does not tighten skin and is poor for cellulite reduction. It can also result in lumpiness, fat necrosis (fat "death") and permanent discolouration.

Liposuction

Invasive surgical procedure which extracts fat from under the skin. Liposuction debulks the deeper fat depots in the treated zone: areas that ultrasound or infrared/RF cannot reach properly. Whilst excellent for large volume fat removal, it only addresses the deepest layer of fat (not the bumpy fat just under the skin) and does involve down time (for recovery) swelling, bruising and cutting/scarring. Not effective for cellulite reduction and may exacerbate the cosmetic problem. VelaShape is often used after this procedure to help even out irregularities and tighten skin.

Laser Lipolysis or SmartLipo™

Laser Lipolysis is a procedure that 'liquefies' fat cells using a laser inserted under the skin. The laser provokes the breaking up of the membranes of the fat cells, transforming them into an oily substance that is either removed by subsequent liposuction, or absorbed and eliminated by the body. Although less invasive than traditional liposuction, it is still considered surgery, therefore, it carries the same risks as most surgeries, and some specific to the procedure itself.

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