VASER® Shape

Have you always wanted to treat unwanted fat without downtime or surgery? The North Shore Medical Spa is the FIRST on Long Island to offer the newest technology in non-surgical body contouring. This non-surgical treatment uses dual head ultrasound technology to break the fat cell walls, releasing the adipose tissue (body fat), which is then metabolized by the body. VASER Shape does not replace diet and exercise, but it is a less invasive alternative to liposuction. Originally discovered in Europe, VaserShape is now available in the US and has been
shown to permanently remove the fat cells treated.

How does VASER Shape work?
VASER Shape offers visible body shaping results in weekly ultrasonic and massage therapy sessions by temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite and increasing local blood circulation.

VASER Shape offers two types of treatment: ultrasound therapy and zonal lymphatic massage. Ultrasound therapy uses two beams of ultrasound energy to warm and treat fatty tissue beneath the skin. This promotes fat cell mobility and

encourages the body to metabolize, drain or reabsorb excess fluids. Zonal lymphatic massage is recommended for all VASER Shape patients immediately following ultrasound treatments. This vacuum-assisted massage helps to: open the lymph nodes; help the body drain off excess toxins and fats and Increase local blood circulation to the treatment site.

Following the procedure, patients can resume normal activity
without pain or downtime.

 Typically, a treatment schedule will include:

• One combined ultrasound and massage treatment per week (20-30 minutes per body area)
• One zonal massage session per week
• A total treatment regimen of three to five weeks

How does VASER Shape compare to other non-invasive treatment options?

VASER Shape isn't the only non-invasive option on the market — but we think it's the best.

VASER Shape
A non-invasive, non-surgical technique that uses high-frequency (1MHz) ultrasound waves to warm the targeted area and treat the underlying fatty tissue. The ultrasound waves are administered externally through the skin. VASER Shape is used in conjunction with zonal lymphatic massage to drain away excess toxins and fats from the body.

Pro: Can affect tissues from one to five centimeters under the skin. It provides a comfortable, massage-like treatment to shape the body along with a temporarily reduction in the appearance of cellulite. Only requires three to five treatments for noticeable results.

Con: New technology.

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External Laser (Velashape^®, Zerona^®, SmoothShapes^®)
A non-invasive technique that uses heat, generated by laser energy, to stimulate collagen in the skin. This causes a temporary tightening effect. External laser treatments may include a light therapy component.

Pro: Targets surface-level fat.

Con: This technique typically requires six to ten treatments. Treatments must be administered in short bursts to prevent skin discomfort and damage. Results are unpredictable.

External Radio Frequency (Thermage^®, Accent^®)
A non-invasive technique that uses heat, generated by radio frequency energy, to stimulate collagen in the skin, leading to a temporary tightening effect.

Pro: Non-invasive skin tightening treatment.

Con: This technique typically requires six to ten treatments. Results are unpredictable.

Cryolipolysis (Cool Sculpting™)
A non-invasive technique that uses two cooling panels to freeze fat cells, causing them to slowly die and be removed from the body.

Pro: Non-invasive body shaping treatment.

Con: Patients report that the treatment is painful during the procedure and continues to cause discomfort post-treatment. Results are unpredictable.

Mesotherapy (LipoDissolve^®)
A non-invasive treatment that employs multiple injections of pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts and vitamins into the fat layer to break up fatty tissue.

Pro: May melt away small areas of fat at the point of injection.

Con: There is no scientific or clinical data to suggest that mesotherapy reduces fat volume and this technique is not FDA approved.