Ask a doctor

VelaShape Results

  • 1 year ago
How long do VelaShape results last?

Doctor Answers 4

There is no permanent cellulite treatment, but VelaShape does work!

August 28th, 2010
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

You are right that VelaShape treatments are not permanent--there is, in fact, no permanent cellulite reduction treatment.  VelaShape treatments are meant to be long-lasting (3-4 months) and maintainable.  Complete the initial series of treatments to get great results, but plan to do maintenance treatments to keep those results.  You can figure about 1-2 maintenance treatments every 2-3 months will be needed to maintain your results.

Carmen Kavali, MD
August 28th, 2010

There is no permanent cellulite treatment, but VelaShape does work!

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

You are right that VelaShape treatments are not permanent--there is, in fact, no permanent cellulite reduction treatment.  VelaShape treatments are meant to be long-lasting (3-4 months) and maintainable.  Complete the initial series of treatments to get great results, but plan to do maintenance treatments to keep those results.  You can figure about 1-2 maintenance treatments every 2-3 months will be needed to maintain your results.

Carmen Kavali, MD

VelaShape results last 3-4 months

February 25th, 2009
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

After completing a series of VelaShape treatments it depends how determined you are to maintain the results. Changing your diet, exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water can help your results last longer. It is recommended to have an individual treatment once every 3 months for maintenance. If you are looking for more permanent results, you should consider a cellulite Thermage treatment (whose results last for up to 18 months) or surgery.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS
February 25th, 2009

VelaShape results last 3-4 months

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

After completing a series of VelaShape treatments it depends how determined you are to maintain the results. Changing your diet, exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water can help your results last longer. It is recommended to have an individual treatment once every 3 months for maintenance. If you are looking for more permanent results, you should consider a cellulite Thermage treatment (whose results last for up to 18 months) or surgery.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS

VelaShape Results - you can expect results to last for about 2 to 3 months

April 8th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
If you get treatment with the latest, VelaShape III machine, you can expect results to last for about 2 to 3 months or so- but keep in mind that all results vary from person to person in relation to their degree of cellulite to start, their overall skin-elasticity and tolerance to treatments.The company recommends maintenance treatments about every 2 to 3 months.Practically, after achieving results from an initial series of 3 to 5 treatments, you could plan to do maintenance treatments twice annually to maintain nice, noticeable results.
Suzanne M. Quardt, MD

Suzanne M. Quardt, MD
Palm Springs Plastic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

April 8th, 2015

VelaShape Results - you can expect results to last for about 2 to 3 months

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
If you get treatment with the latest, VelaShape III machine, you can expect results to last for about 2 to 3 months or so- but keep in mind that all results vary from person to person in relation to their degree of cellulite to start, their overall skin-elasticity and tolerance to treatments.The company recommends maintenance treatments about every 2 to 3 months.Practically, after achieving results from an initial series of 3 to 5 treatments, you could plan to do maintenance treatments twice annually to maintain nice, noticeable results.

Suzanne M. Quardt, MD
Palm Springs Plastic Surgeon

Cellulaze Best for Cellulite Reduction

October 23rd, 2012
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for your question. I would suggest Cellulaze to reduce your cellulite, not Velashape. Cellulaze is the only minimally invasive laser procedure designed to attack the structure of cellulite beneath your skin. Cellulaze is backed by many years of clinical research. Studies have shown it increases the thickness of your skin by 25% and the elasticity of your skin by 29%—significant claims that haven't been made by any other treatments. Thicker and more elastic skin can help flatten and smooth the skin surface to improve the appearance of cellulite. In addition, 93% of patients surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their results at one year post their procedure, and all would recommend the Cellulaze cellulite laser treatment to a friend.

Web reference: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/body-contouring/cellulaze.php

Daniel Shapiro, MD
October 23rd, 2012

Cellulaze Best for Cellulite Reduction

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for your question. I would suggest Cellulaze to reduce your cellulite, not Velashape. Cellulaze is the only minimally invasive laser procedure designed to attack the structure of cellulite beneath your skin. Cellulaze is backed by many years of clinical research. Studies have shown it increases the thickness of your skin by 25% and the elasticity of your skin by 29%—significant claims that haven't been made by any other treatments. Thicker and more elastic skin can help flatten and smooth the skin surface to improve the appearance of cellulite. In addition, 93% of patients surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their results at one year post their procedure, and all would recommend the Cellulaze cellulite laser treatment to a friend.

Learn more: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/body-contouring/cellulaze.php

Daniel Shapiro, MD

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.