50-Minutes
One focused session per area
No Downtime
Warm and pink for an hour, then your day
Therapist-Planned
Settings and session count set for you in clinic
VelaShape III Before and After Results
Thighs
Buttocks & Hip
Back
Flanks
A clearer decision
Choose the result you care about most
Not sure which body contouring treatment fits your goal? Start with the change you want to see, then let your therapist confirm the best option at your consultation. If firmness, crepey skin or the face is your priority, Venus Legacy leads there. You can also compare our cellulite treatments in Houston.
VelaShape® III may be a fit if you want
Reduced appearance of thigh cellulite
Temporary circumference reduction
Smoother looking body contours
For Smoother Firmer Skin
VelaShape® III Treatment Pricing
A $60 deposit secures your appointment and comes off your treatment cost. VelaShape® III works as a course rather than a single visit: six sessions about a week apart is the usual plan, which is why the package is priced the way it is. Book your first session online, or call and we will plan the series with you.
1-Session
VelaShape® III Treatment
One focused session to begin or maintain your VelaShape® III plan.
$250
1 session · 50 minutes
YOUR SINGLE SESSION INCLUDES
- 1 VelaShape® III treatment
- Before and after photos and measurements
- Personalized settings for your treatment area
- Aftercare guidance
6-Session
VelaShape® III Package
Six VelaShape® III sessions for clients who want a structured treatment series.
$1,390
$1500 Save $110
6 sessions · 50 minutes each
EVERYTHING IN THE PACKAGE, PLUS
- 6 VelaShape® III treatments
- Before and after photos and measurements
- Personalized settings at every visit
- Save $110 versus six single sessions
What a VelaShape® III Session Is Like
Every VelaShape III session is 50-minutes on one area. It feels like a warm deep-tissue massage with a gentle pull, and the heat is adjustable throughout.
1 — Before
2 — During
The applicator draws a fold of skin into its head while infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency warm the tissue. Your therapist works the whole area in overlapping passes for even coverage and steady heat.
3 — After
4 — Between sessions
What the research shows
18 of 20
Thigh cellulite
Saw overall improvement after eight sessions on one thigh, with the other left untreated as a control and photographs scored by two masked assessors.
Alster & Tanzi · J Cosmet Laser Ther 2005
5.17 cm
Abdomen circumference
Average reduction at the end of treatment, still 3.83 cm below baseline a year later. Body weight barely moved, so the change was not weight loss. This study used the earlier VelaShape platform, not the VelaShape® III used in our clinics.
Wanitphakdeedecha & Manuskiatti · J Cosmet Dermatol 2006
9 of 16
The one VelaShape® III trial
Finished the manufacturer’s own thigh pilot; seven did not. Those who did averaged 2.8 cm below baseline at twelve weeks, with a second device used in the same session.
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03430245 · sponsor Syneron Candela, 2019
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Why Choose Us For VelaShape® III?
A machine is only as good as the person holding the applicator. VelaShape® III is one tool in a clinic built around recovery and skin health — hands-on cellulite protocols, Venus Legacy, lymphatic drainage — and we combine them around what you want to change.
Technique First: The result depends on even coverage and steady heat across the whole area, not on a preset. That is hands-on work, and it is what our therapists are trained on.
Physical-Therapist-Led: Led by a licensed physical therapist and trusted by 100+ Houston plastic surgeons. Your plan comes from someone who understands tissue, swelling and recovery — not only the machine.
Built Around You: Your therapist sets the area, the settings and the number of sessions for your skin and your goal, and confirms the plan with you at consultation.
Safe and Non-Invasive: FDA-cleared, no needles, no downtime. We screen for pregnancy, implanted devices and other exclusions before your first session.
Honest About Fit: If VelaShape® III is not the right match for what you want changed — or Venus Legacy or a hands-on protocol would serve you better — you hear that at consultation, not after six sessions.
Real Numbers: Every clinical and regulatory claim on this page carries its source — the clearance, the journal, the study size — including the trials that were not flattering.
Trusted Across Houston: Hundreds of five-star Google reviews and two clinics, in Memorial / Energy Corridor and The Woodlands. Every clinical and regulatory statement on this page carries its source: the clearance number, the journal, the study size.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
VelaShape III in The Woodlands
Reviewed by Carolina Pintos, PT
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What is VelaShape® III and how does it work?
VelaShape® III is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive body contouring device. The applicator draws a fold of skin into its head, rollers massage it, and infrared light and bipolar radio frequency gently heat the tissue — all in the same pass. In the US it is cleared for the temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite and of thigh circumference; the full list is in the regulatory note below.
Does VelaShape® III actually work?
Honestly: the published results are measurable but modest and temporary. Trials reported improvement in thigh cellulite and reductions in circumference for many — not all — participants. We summarise the key studies above, including the unflattering ones, so you can decide on real numbers rather than marketing claims.
Is VelaShape® III painful?
No. VelaShape® III is generally well-tolerated. Patients often describe the sensation as similar to a warm deep tissue massage. Some may feel mild discomfort due to the heat, but this usually subsides after the treatment.
How many VelaShape® III sessions do I need?
Most clients begin to notice improvements after 3 to 6 sessions with VelaShape® III, and we generally recommend a series of 6 or more. The exact number depends on the treatment area, your skin and the degree of cellulite. Results vary between individuals and are temporary, so maintenance sessions help hold your progress.
How long is a session, and is there any downtime?
Each VelaShape® III session lasts 50 minutes, and there is no downtime — you can return to your daily routine immediately. Some clients notice temporary warmth or redness in the treated area, which usually settles within a few hours.
How long do VelaShape® III results last?
Results are temporary. Cellulite can return, especially if diet and activity stay the same, and the published studies measured results weeks to months after treatment — not years. Your therapist will suggest a maintenance schedule after your first series.
Does VelaShape® III reduce fat or tighten skin?
No. Its US clearances are about appearance and thigh circumference, not fat removal, and it is not a weight-loss treatment. We do not claim abdominal circumference reduction — that belongs to a different device. If loose or crepey skin is your main concern, Venus Legacy leads with firmness.
How is VelaShape® III different from Venus Legacy?
Both cost the same and both treat cellulite. VelaShape® III combines infrared light, bipolar radio frequency, vacuum and mechanical massage, and leads with smoothing and circumference. Venus Legacy uses multipolar radio frequency, Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields and VariPulse™ suction, and leads with skin firmness. Neither is better overall — your therapist assesses your skin and goals at your consultation and confirms the right choice.
Can I book VelaShape® III on its own, or add it to a cellulite treatment?
Both. Machine-only is $250 a session or $1,390 for six. The upgraded cellulite course is $1,040 for six sessions: four hands-on visits and two VelaShape® III visits. For a first-time client we usually suggest the upgraded course, because the hands-on protocol works the tissue and the machine adds a different kind of energy on top. Established clients often prefer machine-only on their own schedule. Call 713-474-4774 and we will help you pick.
Which clinic has the VelaShape® III?
Device availability differs between our Memorial / Energy Corridor clinic and our The Woodlands clinic, and it can change. We confirm availability when you book, so you are never scheduled for something we cannot deliver that day — mention your preference when you call 713-474-4774.
Who should not have VelaShape® III?
Is VelaShape 3 the same as VelaShape III?
VelaShape® III FDA clearance
VelaShape® III is a Class II device cleared by the FDA under 510(k) K122579, following K071872. Its cleared uses include temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite and temporary reduction of thigh circumference, plus relief of minor muscle aches and spasms and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. The before and after images on this page represent our body contouring work and are not presented as results from one machine or one session. Individual results vary and are temporary.