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• Posted to VellaShape Burns - Denver, CO on 1 Feb 2012

  You only need to avoid those activities the day of your treatment. VelaShape burns are usually due to operator error/inexperience.
  
  Many of my patients have worked out or ran before coming to see me and find the warmth from the vela soothes their sore muscles (VelaShape is actually indicated to treat sore/stiff muscles and improve circulation). You will however want to avoid hot showers, hot tub, sauna, hot yoga, et... AFTER the treatment. The next day, you should be able to return to your normal activities. Hope it helps!

• Posted to VellaShape Burns - Denver, CO on 14 Nov 2011

  Hi Melissa, Wow. So sorry for your bad experience. I can promise you this boils down to operator knowledge and expertise. I've been personally treating with VelaSmooth and VelaShape since 2005. In that time, I've never had or even seen a burn like that. Doesn't look like an RF burn, which can sometimes (rarely) occur if there isn't good contact with the skin, or not enough VelaSpray is used (burn would be smaller and more rectangular in shape). This looks more like a case of the operator leaving the smaller "VContour" head in place for too many pulses in a row, with the settings on the machine too high. Looks like a burn from the infrared lamp. The shape of the burn doesn't really match that of either head for the VelaShape. My most recent client who fits your description (athlete, runner, healthy diet & lifestyle) went from a 30.75" waist to 29.5" in 6 treatments. These results are not uncommon. Again, my sincere hopes that your burn heals well and that you are able to find a qualified and skilled practitioner to help you with reducing its appearance. For others reading this post, experience counts when finding a VelaShape practitioner!!