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What Body Areas Does Velashape Treat?

  • 1 year ago
What parts of the body can be treated with Velashape? Is there anywhere that it doesn't work or isn't recommended?

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Legs are the most popular area for Velashape

April 23rd, 2009
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Velashape can be used on thighs, buttocks, arms, and stomach. The face cannot be treated with Velashape, but you can do Thermage for facial skin tightening. Velashape has two head pieces to treat smaller or larger areas. The treatment can be done prior a surgical procedure to help loosen the fat and prevent bruising. Velashape can also be done a few weeks after a tummy tuck or liposuction to help smooth out the skin and speed up the recovery process.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS


Chicago Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 61 reviews

Which areas of the body can be treated by Velashape

February 26th, 2011
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Velashape is most effective on the abdomen, flanks, thighs and upper arms. In certain circumstances, the area under the chin can be treated

It usually requires 4-6 treatments, performed once weekly

Lori A. Brightman, MD

Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 11 reviews

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