The cosmetic dermatology treatment known as VelaSmooth is a relatively safe, noninvasive method for dealing with cellulite in areas of the body. Patients rarely report any side effects for this kind of procedure, since there are no injections involved, no surgical aspects to the treatment, and no harsh chemicals, as in some kinds of chemical peels or other cosmetic dermatology treatments. One of the reasons patients select VelaSmooth for dealing with fat deposits or bumpy contours is a low risk of side effects or complications.
VelaSmooth uses a combination of radio energy, vacuum components, and other technologies to heat the skin and stimulate fat cells, which, according to the maker of VelaSmooth, Syneron, can have some specific positive effect on the tissue below the skin. Although the vast majority of patients do not experience side effects with VelaSmooth, there are some minor conditions that may occur after a VelaSmooth treatment. Patients can anticipate a small chance of these relatively harmless body responses to VelaSmooth.
Flushing
Directly after a VelaSmooth procedure, the skin may appear pink or flushed. This generally will not cause any problems or require any recovery time or changes to the patient schedule, and flushing in the skin should go away on its own fairly quickly. Persistent skin discoloration may require a follow-up visit to the office that administered the procedure.
Bruising
A few patients have reported bruising with VelaSmooth. This may be especially likely for patients who generally bruise easily. Again, if bruising does not go way over time, return to the office for a follow-up appointment.
Skin Sensations
As the proprietary VelaSmooth technology does its work, the skin may feel a tingling sensation or lightly heated as a result of the energy that is focused on it. This generally subsides after the treatment is over.
Maintenance Procedures
Though these side effects of VelaSmooth are relatively rare, if they do occur, patients can often use subsequent VelaSmooth treatment appointments to talk to the doctor who applied VelaSmooth. VelaSmooth treatments generally take place in a series of 10 to 12 sessions weekly. Patients are also recommended to get monthly maintenance sessions after the initial treatment period, to make sure that the results of VelaSmooth stay visible. Doctors may also recommend a corresponding diet and exercise program, since, without additional maintenance, VelaSmooth results may go away in 6 to 8 weeks.
VelaSmooth, and a newer option from Syneron called VelaShape, are both popular for using “elos” technology, a unique system created by the company, to treat cellulite and related conditions in a wide range of patients. Those looking for the best ways to deal with changes in the body’s underlying tissues can talk to local skilled dermatologists about available treatments, and what the dermatology office can offer to help alter the body contours and keep an individual client looking good. Some patients have reported visible results with VelaSmooth, and as part of a holistic plan to improve the shape of the body, it can yield benefits for the years ahead.