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I had 6 treatments with the newer generation "Velashape" to the butt and thighs. My before and after photos look identical....no circumference reduction or reduction in the appearance of cellulite whatsoever. Also, it is painful and I got quite bruised each treatment. I am really disappointed. Furthermore, if it does work, it is not permanent, as they lead you to believe on all of the TV spots they've done on Youtube. Save your money for lipo. This was an absolute waste of $$. I was supposedly a good candidate since I am otherwise thin and in good shape. What a disappointment!
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18% say Velashape was worth it
82% say Velashape was not worth it
4/22/08
I'm 19, have cellulite, and very large thighs. Have Dimples in areas there shouldn't be, and I can't seem to lose any weight or slim my thighs from exercising and dieting. I have an appointment on Friday to start a 10 session?VELA SHAPE treatment. The women at my clinic told me that 10 treatments is the lowest amount to get, and that it costs $2750. I won $400 of course towards American Laser Centers, and then apparently was there the "day" that you can get 40% off also. (Which I think is all just to make it seem like your saving a lot). She also told me it would probably only take 4-6 to show and that I can save the rest for later, and I get 5 for free after treatments ? ... But in reality, my treatments will still cost me $1410 after all those "discounts".
I really want to try it out because I would like to finally be comfortable enough to wear shorts, and a bathing suit this coming summer.
So do you think that it is worth it?
Does my age play a factor in if you think it will be okay for my body and skin?
Please reply.
7/24/08
Hi, I want to warn you as quick as possible. Do not go back! As one of the previous reviews stated, I too experienced bruising and discomfort and no results. Within the first 3 treatments, I actually tried to get my money back and they would not return my calls. I spent 2k for only a few treatments which were uncomfortable and did not work. While I lost 2k, I hope in turn to save everyone else whose been conned into their cellulite service.(American Laser Centers) Please do not proceed, you'll just be sorry and angry as I am.
7/28/08
Hi, I too am 19 im 5'1 am 112 pounds but my thighs i hate em i excercise alott and eat right and i still seem to have cellulite, I was also looking into the velashape treatments but now im skeptical after all these reviews, I also am looking into TriActiv laser which is supposed to be the rival of velashape.
10/3/08
I've just finished my 12th session of Velashape and couldn't be more satisfied! My cellulite is 80% to 90% better and I felt no disconfort at all. I guess the difference from US and Brazil is that here the protocol for Velashape is for 12 sessions, so you don't stop at the 5th or 6th when no results can already be seen. I've done no diet and no exercises during the 6 weeks (twicw a week) but also taken Innèo Cellulite.
10/4/08
I have had 5 vela shape treatments around my arms and had no results. I too felt ripped off by the hype of this equipment. If you do want to see results, stick with endermologie, it does take a bit longer but its definitely worth it, with noticeable results.
10/25/08
No results here either - I am only 116lbs and 5'6" my issues are minor and still did not work at all for me - no improvement and twice I actually got burned from the damned thing - the tech was relentless and I have no idea why!
I am consdering Restylane in my cellulite dimples and will update everyone about that after . . . .
11/21/08
Love Velashape. I was measurably smaller after only a few sessions and cellulite improved - of course its not completely gone but my legs look 100x better. Did you guys actually measure your body bfore and after? I guess have realistic expectations too - you're never going to lose as much as if you had lipo or a body lift. VelaShape is for those who don't want surgery. I wish everyone had the same experience as me with VelaShape as I am very happy with my results (and I had tried enderm and lipodissolve etc etc etc and Vela is the only one that worked with results that stick).
11/21/08
Well, now I have $20k ass! I injected Restylane into my cellulite dimples - 8 whole tubes - it worked great! Now we need to see how long it will last.