How awesome is this?? NewBeauty, one my favorite skin care, beauty, and wellness sites just posted an article about SmoothShapes today!
WOW!
Here's what they had to say:
"The newest cellulite treatment, SmoothShapes, employs a technology called photomology, which uses specific laser and light wavelengths to address symptoms and improve skin smoothness.
Safe to use on all skin types, the virtually pain-free procedure (which feels like a deep tissue massage with some skin warming) utilizes energy with contoured rollers and vacuum suction to target problem areas and restore enlarged fat cells to their original size.
During treatment, collagen production is stimulated to smooth and tighten the skin. The technology also stimulates natural metabolic processes to decrease underlying causes of cellulite, like edema and poor blood circulation.
You can expect to pay around $300 per treatment, which will be recommended at a rate of twice a week for four weeks."
Perfecto, NewBeauty! Although, it is not nearly as expensive as quoted in the article if you come to Refresh!
And not to switch gears entirely, but I would like to take this opportunity to flush out some myths, misnomers, and misunderstandings about SmoothShapes and the other cellulite treatments available on the market; in particular VelaShapes, which is frequently mistaken for SmoothShapes, and yet wholly different.
First things first: Smooth Shapes is the only FDA approved Laser treatment for cellulite.
VelaShapes is not a laser, and utilizes no laser technology.
This makes comparing the two, like comparing apples and oranges.
VelaShapes uses what they call elos technoloy, which is basically lights and radiofrequency (along with the rollers and suction used with SmoothShapes). Therein lies the problem. Radiofrequency, while great for many things (like radio), is extremely unpredictable. The depth at which it penetrates the body cannot be controlled, nor can the size and shape of the wavelength. With some treatments, this will not matter. However, in the treatment of cellulite it is of the utmost importance.
Cellulite lives exactly 1 centimeter under the skin, which means that if your device is firing too shallow or too deep (or to the side!) it will miss the cellulite entirely. Which, again, adds to its unpredictability.
You can almost think of it like this: VelaShapes is like broadcasting a message over one radio station, hoping that your friend will hear; they may be listening, they may not be. SmoothShapes is like calling your friend on their cell phone- it's a direct connection.
VelaShapes has a 20-25% efficacy rate, which actually makes complete sense given how uncontrollable of a treatment it is. And on top of that, in order to even maybe get results with the treatment, you must fit a very specific bracket for age, weight, and cellulite severity. And did I mention many women report that it is painful??! Yikes!
Here's some proof for you about VelaShapes efficacy:
RealSelf.com is one of my favorite resources to get REAL information, reviews, thoughts, and pictures about any treatment from Velashapes to Latisse to Plastic Sugery.
And there you have it: 20% said VelaShape was worth it.
Bummer, VelaShapes.
SmoothShapes, on the other hand, uses two laser wavelengths (650 and 915) to target the appearance of cellulite. Here's what they each do:
- 915: Liquefies the adipose fat cells- making them pliable
- 650: Makes cell membrane permeable so the liquefied fat can move and be drained, reduces inflammation, and increases circulation
Together, these factors synergistically rid the body's inflexible cellular tissue of its toxins and fat cells, leaving you with healthier, un-inflammed, smoother, tighter skin.
Here are some recent before and after photos from our clients at Refresh:
Client #1 Before SmoothShapes:
Client #1 After SmoothShapes:
Client #2 Before SmoothShapes:
Client #2 After SmoothShapes:
Client #3 Before SmoothShapes:
Client #3 After SmoothShapes:
Wouldn't you love to wave good-bye to your cellulite??!
To learn more about SmoothShapes, or to set up your complimentary consultation,
call 720.314.1965
