“Baby Pooch and Love Handles - Velashape Education”

I totally disagree with you. I have had veleshape treatments, although it was not for inch loss, it was to help smooth out lumps from Smartlipo. Not only did it smooth out the lumps it definitely had the extra benefit of losing inches. I was measured before I started the treatments and measured after and there is definitely a difference. As for my diet and exercise. I just carried on with the same diet and exercise as before. If anything I've upped my exercise since finishing the course mid-December because I am so pleased with the new me I want to try and maintain it for as long as possible. I will definitely go back for maintenace sessions.

I am sorry as well Dr Shureih, but I also believe your statement is misguided. There is actually quite a large body of scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of Velashape. You may want to conduct a literature review prior to making such claims. Some references are provided below in case you are interested. Adipocyte Membrane Lysis Observed After Cellulite Treatment Is Performed with Radiofrequency. Trelles M Æ , Mordon SR, Aesth Plast Surg (2009) 33:125–128 Improvement in arm and post-partum abdominal and flank subcutaneous fat deposits and skin laxity using a bipolar radiofrequency, infrared, vacuum and mechanical massage device. Brightman L, Weiss E, Chapas AM, Karen J, Hale E, Bernstein L, Geronemus RG. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 41, Issue 10, pp. 791 – 798 A study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the VelaSmooth system in the treatment of cellulite. Sadick N, Magro C. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2007, 9(1):15-20 Bipolar Radiofrequncy, infrared heat and pulsatile suction in the non-surgical treatment of focal lipodystrophy and cellulite. Mulholland, RS, Australian Cosmetic Surgery, 2004; 26: 101–3. Cellulite treatment using a novel combination radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical tissue manipulation device: Tina S. Alster & Elizabeth L Tanzi. Journal of Cosmetic Laser Therapy 2005; 7: 81–5. Treatment of cellulite with a bipolar radiofrequency,infrared heat, and pulsatile suction device: a pilot study. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha, MD & Woraphong Manuskiatti, MD. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 5, 284–288 A prospective clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cellulite treatment using the combination of optical and RF energies for subcutaneous tissue heating: Neil S. Sadick & R Stephen Mulholland. Journal of Cosmetic Laser Therapy 2004; 6: 187–190 ELOS Technology for Cellulite and Fat treatment: Combination of Conducted RF, Infrared and Vacuum. Shaoul, J. Australian Cosmetic Surgery Magazine, 32-3 Evaluation of the combination of radio frequency, infrared energy and mechanical rollers with suction to improve skin surface irregularities (cellulite) in a limited treatment area. Kulick, M. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. 2006; 8: 185–190 Post-pregnancy body contouring using a combined radiofrequency, infrared light and tissue manipulation device. Winter ML - J Cosmet Laser Therapy, 2009; 11(4): 229-35.

You need to complete the treatment protocol before you make claims that the device doesn't work. It is technique dependent, user dependent and patient dependent. All of these companies show their best before and after photos which are from their marketing departments. Next time ask to see the actual doctors or clinics own photos which would be more realistic.

sorry, but 3 treatments have done absolutely nothing i dont see how three more will.

I guess your practice did not explain the treatment process and how the device works. I've never had a friend tell me they were promised results after 3 treatments. Where did you get it done?

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