Non-surgical options for body contouring - skin tightening, cellulite and fat reduction – have enjoyed increased popularity over the past decade, and the trend seems to continue. It has even been reinforced by the Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, body contouring devices can be seen as an important addition to any practice that offers aesthetic treatments, as it opens up an additional revenue stream.

What is the VelaShape® III device?
A clinically proven solution for comfortable, non-invasive body contouring for a wide range of patients and treatment areas.

How does it work?
The VelaShape III system uses a combination of modalities and can be applied all year round, on all skin types*, in any season and any climate:

  • Infrared light (IR) heats the tissue superficially
  • Bi-polar radio frequency (RF) heats tissue up to 20 mm in depth
  • Vacuum technology ensures precise delivery of energy
  • Mechanical manipulation improves lymphatic drainage and cellulite smoothing.

This bi-polar RF technology for body contouring & cellulite reduction causes deep heating of the fat cells (adipocytes), their surrounding connective fibrous septae, and the underlying dermal collagen fibers. Efficient heating of the adipocytes is achieved by higher output of the RF.

*Except tanned skin

After 3 treatments
Photo Courtesy of Gerald Boey, M.D.


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