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The
VelaSmooth
is the
first
medical
device for
cellulite.
The
VelaSmooth
combines
vacuum
suction,
mechanical
rollers,
and elos
heating
through
infrared
light and
bipolar RF
energy.
Reduction
in
cellulite
and
contouring
of
lipodystrophies
(unwanted
lumps,
bumps and
bulges)
are the
treatment
goals for
VelaSmooth;
most
patients
achieve
some
reduction
in
circumferential
measurement
around
treated
areas.
How
does the
VelaSmooth
work?
Vacuum
suction
and
massage
from the
mechanical
rollers
draw
circulation
into the
local area
for
increased
oxygen
availability,
as well as
manipulation
of the
tissue for
drainage
of trapped
fluids
through
the
lymphatic
system.
Heat from
the
infrared
light
source and
the
bi-polar
RF is
deployed
into the
hypodermis
to
facilitate
the use of
energy
from
adipocytes
in this
layer.
Use of
these
stored
triglycerides
results in
the
shrinkage
of the
actual fat
cell and
reduces
the total
volume
within the
fat
chamber.
Focal
aggressive
treatment
to
specific
lipodystrophic
areas such
as love
handles
and
saddlebags
results in
contouring
of the
area.
There is
often
visible
and
measurable
contouring
of the
lumps and
bumps as
evidenced
by
post-treatment
photos,
girth
measurements,
and what
most
patients
love the
most
.how
their
favorite
pair of
jeans seem
to fit
much
better!
Men seem
to respond
very well
to
VelaSmooth
treatments
for
contouring
of torso
and
abdominal
areas.
Cellulite
Cellulite
is a
phenomenon
which
occurs
primarily
in women
but
sometimes
in men as
well.
Uneven
tension
within the
hypodermal
layer of
fat
creates an
uneven
skin
surface
and
dimpling.
Hypertrophied
adipocytes,
trapped
lymph and
poor
circulation
all
contribute
to the
cellulite
phenomenon.
Eighty per
cent of
women over
the age of
20,
regardless
of their
weight or
size, are
affected
by
cellulite.
Lean
women,
average
weight
women and
heavier
women are
all
susceptible
to this
condition.
How
many
treatments
are
needed?
Most
patients
achieve
noticeable
changes in
contouring
and skin
tightening
after 10
sessions,
and first
start
seeing a
difference
after the
first 5-6
treatment
sessions.
Treatments
are
performed
twice
weekly.
Some
patients
with more
severe
cellulite
would
benefit
from
continuing
the twice
weekly
protocol
for up to
16
sessions.
Maintenance
treatments
are done
monthly
thereafter.
The
recommended
program
is: sign
up all
patients
for 16
treatment
sessions.
For those
who
achieve a
satisfactory
result by
10-12
sessions,
they can
apply the
remaining
sessions
toward
maintenance
program.
Some
patients
may need
to go to
16
treatment
sessions
for
optimal
results,
starting
out with a
package of
16 simply
helps to
manage
patient
expectations.
If you
need more
information
or would
like to
schedule
and
appointment
for a
consultation,
please
click here
to contact
us or
call one
of our
offices
at:
(212)
593-1818
New York
(516)
512-7616
Long
Island |
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