How permanent are the results of Velashape? Does this treatment permanently destroy fat cells?

It is not likely that the hernia formed because of the suction applied by the Velashape. The fascial defect is under the skin at the level of the umbilicus and this gets weaker over time. Eventually it manifests itself as a simple hernia and occasionally it can get incarcerated or...

Voluma is injected very deep into the skin, right above the bone. If it is done properly, you should notice a nice contouring and filling effect, similar in many regards to Radiesse. If you have had nice results with Radiesse, some would tell you to continue with that product. 

In our practice, we recommend 3 plus treatments, sometimes 6-12 spaced 2 weeks apart for maximum efficacy. 

This regimen seems to be catching on as we are also getting a lot of referrals from plastic surgeons in our area to do Velashape III after they have done liposuction. The results are fabulous as it reduces the hardened and indurated tissue and also tightens the skin and reduces cellulite. 

I do recommend the Velashape III for the treatment of saddlebags. We perform Velashape III to help reduce the saddlebag appearance in our Buffalo Niagara offices and have had great clinical outcomes with it. Since you are otherwise in good shape, exercise and have no additional concern...

The recommended gel for Velashape III is manifactured by Syneron.We only use the product recommended as it is an ideal agent used for the massage, suction success and for the delivery of IR and RF energy. As in ultrasound transducers, coupling agents provide better impedance match (prevent...