“Vela-waste of time & $$...”
Velashape: NOT worth it
Cost: $1,300
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Velashape satisfaction: Poor
I had 6 treatments with the newer generation "Velashape" to the butt and thighs. My before and after photos look identical....no circumference reduction or reduction in the appearance of cellulite whatsoever. Also, it is painful and I got quite bruised each treatment. I am really disappointed.
Furthermore, if it does work, it is not permanent, as they lead you to believe on all of the TV spots they've done on Youtube. Save your money for lipo. This was an absolute waste of $$. I was supposedly a good candidate since I am otherwise thin and in good shape. What a disappointment!
Mar 30, 2008Comments and replies (34)
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22 Apr 2008
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.
2 posts
3 Oct 2008
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.
1 post
3 Oct 2008
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.
47 posts
25 Oct 2008
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 . . . .
5 posts
21 Nov 2008
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).
47 posts
21 Nov 2008
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.
5 posts
22 Nov 2008
OMG! that is so much money for an ass! - you go girl!!! But didn't it make your butt bigger? I hope it looks super-hot and lasts longer than Resty does in the face. I spent about 6K getting my face plumped and it only lasted a few months. Please keep us posted x
47 posts
23 Nov 2008
Nope, not bigger just smoother looking . . .just the right amount. Hopefully it will stay - I hesitated to put in a longer lasting filler in case it clumped up. LOL.
2 posts
8 Jan 2009
Hey ladies, can you help me decide? I had lipo a few years ago and I'm happy with my size. I now need to smooth out my legs. Velashape is getting pretty bad review here. Any suggestions? Thanks
47 posts
9 Jan 2009
I tried Velashape to smooth my lipo - it is a waste of money . . . although, it does feel good - like a warm massage. I would suggest deep tissue massage from a licensed therapist.