The principles behind Velashape are based on radio frequency, infrared light, and suction massage. Using all three offers some of the best response thus far. Unfortunately no system can promise a cellulite cure and the popular treatments for the most part promise contouring and some circumferential reduction over cellultie reduction.

Velashape typically has a 6 session "effectiveness curve". Anything less than that number and you may not see the benefits. In our office we add in 2 extra treatments because from a clinically apparent viewpoint, that's when our patients see the change.

Velashape is cumulative in its process, so each treatment session will spur its own level of collagen tightening and new tighter collagen formation.

For best benefits, a diet strong in fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended. Since the tissue manipulation with Velashape will mobilize entrapped fluids, assisting the process of oxygen exchange within the cells can only help get better results. Also, higher fluid intake (water preferred) and a refrain from high sodium foods, alcohol and caffeine will add to the positive end results. Of course exercise in the form or walking or swimming will help both long and short term.

Opt for a bare minimum of 6 sessions, with a recommendation of 8. You'll need maintenance treatments later on as well. Until we find the magic bullet technology for cellulite, the most we can offer is a certain level of appearance improvement.