New York Velashape doctors

Ronald Shelton, MD Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E 66th St, New York
12 answers
Lori A. Brightman, MD Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
317 East 34th Street 6th & 11th Floors, New York
9 answers
George J. Beraka, MD George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
875 Park Ave at 78th Street, New York
1 answer
Matthew Schulman, MD Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
950 Park Avenue, New York City
1 answer
Joshua L. Fox, MD Joshua L. Fox, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights

Recent Answers

Velashape While Trying to Get Pregnant?

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a yr and 1/2. I have put several things on hold hoping to get pregnant. It is now almost 2 yrs later and wish I would have done these. I am considering Velashape, but also am going to start taking another set of hormones to hopefully conceive. Is Velashape ok while doing this as long as I am not currently pregnant? Also, could these treatments effect my fertility?

A: velashape and pregnancy

Although there is no direct evidence that there would be any affect from Velashape on your fertility, you certainly should not have the treatment if you have been trying so hard for almost 2 years to have a child. The hormones might affect the condition of your fluid content and fat distribution so it would be best to have the Velashape when you are not pregnant and not on treatment to help coneption.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
What Velashape Settings Give the Best Results?

I'm 5'2, weighting 103 lb, I workout regularly and I want to trim down my thighs and get a flatter lower abs. Thank MB

A: which velashape settings give the best results

This depends on your skin type, the area being treated and the degree of correction needed.

It would be most important to be evaluated first by a physician who performs this procedure regularly as they will have the best idea as to which settings would be most appropriate for you and your goals

Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
How Exactly Do Fat Cells & Tissue Respond to Velashape's Infrared Light & Radiofrequency?

Do they die or transform? What happens metabolically? How do treated cells interact with connective structures? Is there a risk of internal scarring or DNA/RNA mutation? I can't find specific info online, only commercial sites referring to loss of cellulite & inches. To put it crudely, it sounds like fat gets 'cooked'.

A: What happens to fat cells with Velashape treatments?

The bipolar radiofrequency and infrared energies used in Velashape deliver enough heat to "trick" your fat cells into using up stored energy. This results in the cell being smaller in size.

This does not damage or destroy your fat cell

The heat also causes new collagen to develop which results in some nice skin tightening and shaping

Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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