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I have fat, cellulite and flabby thighs. How often can I repeat a Vela Shape 3 session?

neerusJun 2, 2014

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Bruce E. Katz, MD
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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Treatment time depends on small or large areas of belly. For smaller individuals, this means 1 treatment area and once you achieve the treatment temperature of 46 degrees for 8-12 minutes, you are done. Same for the thighs/legs. For someone with a wide belly, you break it up into two treatment...

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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Velashape III uses both IR and RF treatments and is used to shape (RF) and treat cellulite (IR). The RF component at levels 1-3 shrinks fat cells and is used for trimming and local fat reduction. Infrared (IR) at levels 1-3 is used for cellulite reduction by tightening the skin. Six to 12...

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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question.Velashape III has 4 treatment modalities including radiofrequency energy (RF), infrared energy (IR), vacuum and external massage.We recommend treatment every 2 weeks and a minimum of 3 treatments. Patients typically get 6-12 treatments and are very happy with the...

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