Atlanta Velashape doctors
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Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 410, Atlanta |
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Alexander Gross, MD
Atlanta Dermatologic Surgeon
1505 Northside Blvd Suite 1500, Cumming |
Recent Answers
Hi! I am 5'1" and weigh 126 lbs. My problem area are my hips and buttocks-just a bit disproportional. During my consult, I was told that Velashape would take care of my problem although it was also mentioned that I'd be a good candidate for Smart Lipo as well because that fix would be permanent and the Velashape was not a guarantee.
What do I do? Go with the noninvasive procedure with no guarantee or go with Smart Lipo? Please help!
There really isn't a great comparison between these procedures, as they are completely different. VelaShape is FDA-approved for cellulite reduction and for circumferential reduction of the thighs, but the results are definitely TEMPORARY. Liposuction in any form (SmartLipo, traditional lipo, Lipotherme, VASER, etc) is permanent.
Unless you are adamant that you want to avoid surgery for some reason, I wouldn't spend money for VelaShape to achieve size reduction. Have the liposuction done. Use VelaShape to treat any cellulite.
I have a friend who is interested in having VelaSmooth done on her neck to achieve tightening. Will the results of VelaSmooth on this area be comparable to/better than the results of ReFirme done on the same area? How are these procedures different? Both procedures use the Elos technology, and it appears that the only difference is the suction (massage) effect.
I would not even try to use VelaSmooth for neck tightening--the handpiece isn't made to treat such a small area. And you have to apply pressure to make VelaSmooth treatments work, something you can't really do on the neck.
ReFirme is the better option for neck skin tightening. And it's made to treat such areas.
How do I know if a Med Group knows the right technique for good results? I find Velashape clinics listed under the Velashape website, but that does not tell me of the length of experience, etc. It is available, but again I note that possibly the technique used varies. NS
VelaShape treatments are very technique-dependent. It takes time and effort to reach the appropriate clinical endpoint (twice) during each treatment to get good results. It is entirely possible to have a series of inexperienced treatments and see no results at all. At the end of a procedure, you should feel like you've had a vigorous hot massage. Your skin should be pink and warm to touch.
I guess the best way to find out someone's experience is to just ask them. My office has completed clinical trials using VelaShape, and we were one of the first in the nation to have the device, so we've got lots of experience. But I doubt you want to travel from CA to GA :)
