What Is Velasmooth Cellulite Treatment?

Velasmooth cellulite treatment is a contouring treatment that is FDA cleared for cellulite treatment. The Velasmooth website does not say 'FDA approved', so I'm not sure what the distinction is. In any case, it appears to have some official support in relation to cellulite and body contouring.

Velasmooth is a combination treatment. It uses massage, infrared light, bi-polar radio frequency and suction to help fight cellulite. The treatment seeks to shrink the size of the stored fat in the fat cells. It does this through the action of the infrared light and radio frequency on the skin. Skin is heated, which in turn increases the amount of oxygen available to cells, which in turn increases cellular metabolism.

A vacuum device is also used in velasmooth cellulite therapy to dilate blood vessels and increase circulation. It increases the effectiveness of the other devices, and helps contour skin.

Velasmooth is a pain-free, non-surgical treatment. It is often offered with mesotherapy in a package, however. In this case, expect some pain and discomfort - not from velasmooth, but mesotherapy. Of course, with mesotherapy, it does depend on the individual elements used, but a lot of women have reported discomfort and swelling after having mesotherapy.

With velasmooth cellulite treatment there is no recovery time. In the sense that you can go back to work, or do anything else straight away, it's good value for a busy person. In fact, it can be extremely relaxing, and the website even says you may find aches and pains relieved! Whilst I haven't tried it, it sounds like a massage, and indeed, has been likened to one.

However, there are instances where people should not use velasmooth. If:

• you have superficial metal implants such as rods, plates or pins in the area that will be undergoing treatment
• you have been a hernia patient and are expecting to have, VelaSmooth performed on your abdomen
• you are pregnant

then you shouldn't have any velasmooth treatments.

Some people may find their skin bruised, but generally, this won't occur. But your skin might be pink from the heat just afterwards. The skin flushing doesn't last long, though if you get bruising, it can take up to 2 weeks to heal.

Velasmooth cellulite treatment can be done on:

• Hips (saddlebags)
• Abdomen (love handles)
• Buttocks
• Arms
• Calves
• Neck
• Bra line

You'll generally need at least 5 treatments to begins seeing results, and the recommendation is 10 to 12 sessions within 5 to 6 weeks. So, that's about 2 sessions a week. Velasmooth treatment costs vary, but $200 per session is about what it works out to be.