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Kim and Khloe Kardashian have done it. So has Real Housewife of Atlanta, Kim Zolciak. There are even rumors that A-listers like Jennifer Aniston have used it to look better in a bikini…so I had to investigate this procedure called VelaShape.

We all have stubborn parts of our bodies that we can’t seem to whip into shape – no matter how well we eat or how many hours we log at the gym.

That’s where VelaShape comes in.

The  American Laser Centers have performed over 5.3 million treatments in more than 175 clinics across the country – one of those treatments is VelaShape.

VelaShape combines Bi-Polar Radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage.  The result of this combo revs up the metabolism and shrinks the size of fat cells and fat chambers.

In Cheeky speak, that means with massage and heat (up to 104 degrees!) the fatty areas you despise vanish over a series of treatments.

So does it hurt? How many times do I have to go? How much is this gonna cost me? Those were the first three questions I asked Dolly, the manager at the American Laser Center’s Water Tower location.

She was honest and patient with me, explaining that since I requested to get my arms done, the pain would be pretty intense. Other areas like the booty, love handles and thighs are far less painful.

Lucky me.

She went on to explain that while people usually see results around treatment number four, it takes about six for maximum effects.

The treatments happen in a private room, with one of the awesome ALC girls. The machine they use looks like a little vacuum, and feels like someone is pinching your arm while holding a lighter under it. For me, it was painful as hell (I may be a bit of a baby though).

But…after the 20-minute session, I swore my arms already looked tighter.

Cost varies and payment plans are available, as well as discounts for girls that go together.

For me, this is worth it – bikini season is days away – it’s Cheeky to feel confident  and confidence is priceless. Feel free to email me at kelli@cheekychicago.com with any hesitations and questions you may have about Vela or anything at all!

* In the meantime, lengthen and tone body parts with a killer yoga session. I’m a huge fan of  David Barton’s Tantric Yoga class on Friday at 7 am.