I am told that if you are more than like 10-15 lbs over weight that the Velashape will not work. IS this true? I did the Zerona but I have a condition called PCOS and it apparently prevented that from working and they said we should have done Velashape first....so now.... I'm doing it... but i Really can't handle more disappointment so before I go through another 11 treatments what are others thoughts?
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Velashape, Zerona and other spa treatments
Thank you for the pictures. They are very helpful.I would focus on fixing your veins first and then get the rest of your 'cosmetic concerns' taken care of with Velashape and Cellulaze as you have mentioned.My experience, having a vein center and also a medical spa where we have Velashape and...
One potential side effect of Velashape is burns which is particularly true if you've had sun exposure prior to your treatment. It's important to go back to your Velashape provider to be evaluated as to the cause of this reaction and to get a recommendation for the best healing treatment...
We recommend a series of 6 treatments in most cases and they should be done 2 weeks apart. Once those are done, and if you think you need more, you can schedule them starting 2 weeks later. Velashape III is great technology for cellulite and fat reduction in the thighs.