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VelaShape Cellulite Reduction Q & A
The only complete non-surgical alternative to liposuction.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is the unsightly lumpy, dimpled skin appearance, also known as the 'cottage cheese' or 'orange peel' appearance. Cellulite consists of fat deposits that appear mainly on the hips, thighs and buttocks.
Cellulite is probably one of the most aesthetically troubling concerns of women - it is estimated 80% of women
over the age of 20, regardless of their weight or size are affected by cellulite.
What causes Cellulite?
The skin's connective tissue surrounds fat cells, which are arranged in chambers. The margins of these chambers contain septae. Over time, the fat cells increase in size and number. This phenomenon together with accumulation
of localized edema, push the skin's surface between the septae in an upward direction. This is what creates the
lumpy and dimpled skin appearance, also known as the 'cottage cheese' appearance, associated with cellulite.
VelaShape™ Cellulite Treatment
VelaShape™ features the unique elōs™ technology combination of Bi-polar radiofrequency (RF), Infrared
Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage to deploy targeted heat to adipose tissue. The combination
of these energies increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks
the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers. The net result is gradual smoothening of skin's surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite.
Photos Courtesy of Dr. Gerald Boey. Condition Treated: Cellulite and Circumferential Reduction, with a noticeable reshaping of the buttocks and thigh area. Treatment Timeline: After 5 VelaShape™ treatments. For more information please see Syneron.com |
