Body After Baby Research Survey

The VelaShape™ Body After Baby National Research Survey

• It's generally accepted that new moms face a unique set of physical and emotional challenges once the pregnancy and childbirth process is complete. In a recent M/A/R/C Research Survey a sampling of 500 U.S. women who had a child within the last eight years showed: How these women felt about their body post-pregnancy
• How these women felt about celebrity moms' post-pregnancy bodies spotlighted all over the media
• What parts of their body are of most concern
• What causes these body image concerns and lifestyle changes these women have made since having their child

VelaBABE Questions And Answers

Introduced in 2007, moms around the world have turned to VelaShape treatment – through the first and only device approved to achieve cellulite and circumference reduction – to tighten and smooth trouble spots that even diet and exercise can’t fix. With over 3.5 million VelaShape treatments performed, VelaShape treatment remains the leading choice by physicians as an effective treatment for cellulite reduction and non-invasive body contouring.

WHAT CAUSES CELLULITE?

A: Unfortunateluy, there is no definite explanation of why cellulite occurs. Often times, cellulite is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. This may be true for some, but there are other reasons why cellulite occurs. It could be genetics or it can be due to hormonal changes, like what happens during pregnancy. One fact remains true: an estimated 80% of women have cellulite no matter what size, shape or weight they are.

WHAT IS VelaShapeTREATMENT?

A: The VelaShape II system is proven to effectively reduce cellulite and circumference of problem areas.

WHO IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR VelaSHape TREATMENT?

A: An ideal candidate for VelaShape treatment is someone who eats right and exercises routinely with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 30. VeaShape treatment is not a weight loss solution nor is it an alternative to surgical procedures like liposuction. During your VelaShape treatment consultation, Dr. Marcus can advise if VelaShape treatment is right for you.

WHAT AREAS CAN I TREAT?

A: All areas of the body can be treated where you feel you need tightening or smoothing. Most common areas for moms post-pregnancy are the lower abdomen, also known as the post-pregnancy pooch, saddlebags and buttocks.

DOES THE TREATMENT HURT?

A: Most patients find the treatment comfortable - like a warm deep tissue massage.

WHAT SORT OF RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?

A: Results based on studies focused on post-pregnancy moms showed an average circumference reduction of 2.9 inches on the abdomen, 2.3 inches on the buttocks and 1 inch on each thigh.

IS IT SAFE?

A: VelaShape treatment is safe and effective for all skin types and colors. There are no reported short or long-term health side effects.

Pregnancy is a beautiful and joy-filled experience, but during the nine months of pregnancy your body undergoes dramatic changes and bouncing back to your pre-baby body can be tough. If you’re a mom struggling to restore your body after baby, you’re not alone! In a survey of 500 moms, nearly every mom agreed that their pregnancy had changed their body. Of that, 85 percent of moms identified their stomach and 47 percent identified their thighs as problem areas that they just can’t get back into shape after pregnancy.

Join the millions of women who have experienced VelaShape treatments to become VelaBABEs.