feature
reduction in the circumference 3–10cms in the treated area. “This depends on the size of
of fatty layers. Plus 78 per cent of patients the area to be treated,” explains
see a significant reduction in Mr Mark Whiteley of Absolute
How does it work? the appearance of cellulite. Aesthetics. “Each 3cm by 3cm
“Powered by the revolutionary Inch loss will be most apparent treatment area requires 2–3
elos technology, VelaShape 6–8 weeks following the final ‘shots’ of ultrasound, which take
uses radiofrequency and infrared treatment as the body continues 27 seconds each. As such,
light to heat fatty tissue, while to dispose of the released fat. the number of shots needed
a vacuum and mechanical depends on the treatment area
massage manipulates and Cost? (how many 3x3cm squares
smoothes out the skin,” explains The cost will depend on the size fit into the area). The average
Amreet Sehra of Beyond of the treatment area, usually treatment takes around one
Medispa. This scary-sounding from £150–£300 per session. hour.”
combination tautens lumpy or Often courses are based on
dimply skin to give a more toned purchase five and get one free. How long does it last?
shape. The destroyed fat cells are
Contact: Beyond Medispa: naturally removed by the body
What’s involved in the 020 7201 8595; www. over 3–6 months. The fatty
treatment?
beyondmedispa.co.uk tissue is permanently destroyed
The VelaShape machine has but maintaining results depends
a handpiece that is placed on 3. LipoSonix on adopting a healthy lifestyle.
specific target areas and the
energy heats the targeted fatty What is it? What body part is it best
tissue to break it down, then the The non-surgical LipoSonix for?
vacuum manipulation helps to system is a medical ultrasound “We have found LipoSonix best
loosen the fatty tissue, allowing machine that uses high doses for patients who have a small
the body to dispose of it of ultrasound to ‘melt’ fat cells bulge on the abdomen. We
naturally. Most patients find the inside the body, without piercing have also been pleased with
sensation comparable to a deep the skin. the results on the outer part
tissue massage. of their hips or ‘saddlebags’,”
How does it work? says Mr Whiteley. “As it is a new
How long does it take? LipoSonix uses ‘High Intensity treatment, new techniques for
In 40 minutes several areas can Focused Ultrasound’ technology different treatment areas are
be treated, such as abdomen, to destroy whole layers of fat being developed all the time.”
buttocks and thighs. at exact depths. This focused
ultrasound energy penetrates Average inch loss?
How long does it last? 1–2cm into the fatty layer to Research shows an average 2.5
A course of six treatments target and destroy the excess cm reduction in circumference
spaced at weekly intervals are fat cells, which are then around the abdomen after one
recommended for best results. removed naturally by the body. treatment. Patients who eat
Careful diet and exercise are well, exercise and look after
also recommended. What’s involved in the themselves can see a far better
treatment? reduction over 3–6 months.
What body part is it best Your practitioner will measure
for? the depth of the fat and the Cost?
VelaShape is great for typical extent of the area to be treated, The cost is charged by the
problem areas, including the then the device will be primed to ‘shot’, hence the bigger the
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stomach, thighs and bum. It target this specific area, emitting treatment area, the more
is also good for improving the high doses of ultrasound. The expensive. Average costs for a
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appearance of cellulite. ultrasound will pass through the stomach treatment range from
skin and superficial tissues to £1,800 to £4,000.
Average inch loss? target the fatty layer.
In clinical studies, patients Contact: Absolute Aesthetics:
report an average reduction of How long does it take? 0870 766 1234;
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