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What is Smooth Shapes Cellulite Treatment?

Someone just contacted me about a new cellulite treatment called Smooth shapes. Does it work? Are the results permanent? I believe it is similar to Velashape. Feedback?

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Smoothshapes is a combination of a laser, a light,...

Smoothshapes is a combination of a laser, a light, suction and massage. It's the most up-to-date cellulite treatment around. Maintenance treatments are required once to twice a year. Smoothshapes has excellent results.
Neil Sadick, MD
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
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No cure for cellulite

To be clear, there is no proven cure for cellulite up to this date. The main reason is that we do not completely understand the cause of cellulite. However there are ways to improve the appearance. One of the first proven methods was deep mechanical massage. It simply causes your skin to puff up through deep massaging, temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite. Later, heating through laser or radiofrequency showed some promise to improve the cellulite by strengthening the... more
Payman Simoni, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Help for cellulite

I have Smooth Shapes & have seen very good results. I recommend 2 treatments twice a week for 4 weeks. We use a heating pad prior to using it as well. It is very dependent on the person doing the treatment. It requires some energy on their part. I think that it is also critical to discuss with your doctor the results you can expect to make sure you understand what is reasonable to expect.
Melanie L. Petro, MD
Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cellulite treatment with Smoothshapes

Smoothshapes combines a combination of two laser energies that help to mobilize the fat out of the fat cell and allow it to be taken up by the body. In addition to the laser energies, it has gentle massage and suction that help stimulate blood flow to the treated areas. So far, I have been impressed with it (Disclosure - I am one of their consultants). Patients in my practice come in twice a week for four weeks and then come for an enhancement treatment (2-3 ) at about six months. I think... more
Kenneth Beer, MD
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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