Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston is proud to be the first in Charleston to offer VelaShape II™, a revolutionary new treatment to tighten and firm problem areas and reduce cellulite. The Velashape II™ laser is a vast improvement over the original VelaShape. The more powerful VelaShape II™ laser allows us to achieve better treatment results faster.
VelaShape II™ is the gold standard among body contouring products. Although there are many lasers that claim to slim the body and reduce cellulite, VelaShape II™ is backed by clinical research. Its effectiveness has been proven in over a dozen clinical studies and 3.5 million independent treatments all over the world. Patients see an average reduction of 2.9 inches on the abdomen, 1 inch on each thigh and 2.33 inches on the buttocks after 5 treatments. The neck and chin area, which are often resistant to laser contouring, can also be tightened and firmed with VelaShape II™.
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Cellulite occurs primarily in women but sometimes in men as well. Cellulite is caused by uneven tension within the hypodermal layer of fat, creating an uneven skin surface and dimpling.
The VelaShape II™ combines gentle light and radio frequency energies with mechanical rollers and vacuum suction to manipulate the superficial fat tissue layer that contributes to cellulite. The heat from the light and radio frequency energies increases metabolism of this fatty layer and shrinks the size of fat cells. The mechanical rollers and vacuum suction act on the blood vessels to increase circulation to the local area, as well as massaging the skin to achieve a smoother, less dimpled surface appearance.
In clinical trials, the average range of circumferential reduction was 0.5 - 3 inches. Patients see an average reduction of 2.9 inches on the abdomen, 1 inch on each thigh and 2.33 inches on the buttocks after 5 treatments.
Gradual improvement of cellulite in treated areas, firmer and tighter skin surface is also reported. Most patients notice re-contouring of areas such as saddlebags and love handles which are measurable by a reduction in circumference or girth. Added benefits of treatment include improved circulation and relief from muscles aches in the treated areas.
The initial treatment series consists of 4-6 treatment sessions with treatments performed once a week. Some patients see the improvements as soon as 2 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.
The treated area may appear flushed or pink from the heat for a short while, and may feel warm for several hours after treatment. One can resume normal activities immediately.
Most patients find VelaShape II™ treatments comfortable – like a warm deep tissue massage. There is some pinkness to the skin and the areas feel warm for a short period of time after a completed treatment session. Normal activities may be resumed the same day.
Treatment is safe and effective for all skin colors and can be performed even on tanned skin. There are no long-term health hazards from light or radio frequency energies. Excessive tanning from the sun, sun-beds, or tanning creams should be avoided two weeks prior to treatment.
Anyone who wants improvement of the appearance of cellulite in the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen. Contouring of unwanted bulges and disproportionate fatty areas is also a benefit of VelaShape II™ treatments. The effects of body contouring and reduction of girth for some patients may be enhanced by compliance to healthy lifestyle.
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