I just had my 7th session of Vela shape on my upper back thighs (butt area) and on the sides of my thighs and after the 5th treatment, my body is feeling sore all the time. My lower back has been hurting and I am having trouble bending and moving in the squat position (when i work out). The other night it was so painful, I couldnt pick up my leg at all. Could vela be causing any long term affects? Should I stop treatment? Has anyone else reported this? Thank you, Jen
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February 13, 2015
Answer: Velashape does not cause joint or back pain
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.