What Kind of Training or Certification is Required to Perform Velashape on Patients?

Velashape has a heat component to it, but it's not an actual laser or light that is attracted to pigment changes or irregularities. This is why the machine can be used on skin of any color. Thus, you can have a suntan and be treated. Though if you have a sunburn, I'd think the treatment with the...

There is no downtime with VelaShape therefore, you can exercise immediately after your treatments.  It is always recommended to discuss individual physician regimens with your doctor.

Velashape does not cause joint pain or back pain.I recommend that you see your primary care physician for proper history and physical examination to see if you have back issues, back pain causing more or undue stress on your joints causing pain and inflammation. 

Velashape does not reduce fat. At best with 8-12 treatments, Velashape will help achieve modest tightening and smoothening of the skin. You should not expect fat reduction with Velashape.  

Having pinpoint red dots, known as petechaie, although rare, can happen after any treatment with suction. It is not dangerous nor permanent. It is a similar concept to placing a vacuum on your skin, you can make a bruise like mark. The suction on the velashape can sometimes create those little...

With Velashape III, we encourage our patients to exercise immediately after the treatments. This allows for mobilization of lymphatic swelling. There is no scientific reason for the recommendations not to exercise.