Should I get Velashape after liposuction?

My doctor recommended Velashape after liposuction to tighten the skin. I had vaser lipo and smart lipo, and I also lost a lot of weight after the procedure. Now the skin on my belly looks little loose , should I get Velashape and does it really work on abs to make the skin tighter ? thanks

5 answers to “Should I get Velashape after...”

A: VelaShape after liposuction is nice for the right patient.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I do utilize VelaShape for many of my patients following liposuction. It does help with skin tightening for those with mild laxity; however, we combine it with ReFirme laser treatments as well to get enhanced results. I do think it is important to not 'oversell' these modalities as they will not replace... more

A: Tummy tuck surgery will work better than Velashape

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Velashape has been used for several years and results, to me are very disappointing. If laser liposuction twice did not tighten your skin then Velashape is not going to help, in my opinion. You are better off considering surgical skin tightening-results are predictable and dependable if done by an experienced,... more

A: You've had all the latest technologies

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is interesting to me, as a surgeon, that you have undergone treatment with two DIFFERENT modalities that each claim to "tighten" the skin more than traditional liposuction techniques. Most patients undergo one or the other but rarely both. I would not be overly optimistic about the benefits of... more

A: Velashape after Liposuction is probably a waste of money

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

It would be helpful if you posted a picture, or to tell us how much weight you lost. But judging from what you are saying, it sounds like you have pleny of loose skin and Velashape is not going to help. I don't know if you have had any pregnancies but a tummy tuck may be the procedure you are looking for... more

A: Velashape after Liposuction could work for the right patient

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Some doctors who use Velashape after Liposuction may find the results good. However, it is not a replacement for surgical excision for loose skin. I think it is a good modality for patients with mild to moderate loose skin. You mentioned that you lost a lot of weight, so that could change the equation. If you... more