Medical Aesthetics
Injectable and skin-focused care, planned around your features and delivered with clinical precision. Every plan begins with an individual assessment.
Explore Medical AestheticsVelatura Medical Aesthetics & Wellness in South Tampa
Where Skin Becomes Art.
Medical aesthetics, wellness, and curated skincare with Stephanie Adams, APRN.
Discover the meaningWhat Velatura means
A Renaissance technique. A philosophy of care.
The name Velatura is inspired by the centuries-old artistic technique of the same name—the application of delicate, translucent layers of paint that create depth, luminosity, and dimension. Rather than masking what lies beneath, each layer enhances the beauty already present. The hand of the artist disappears. Only the result remains. That philosophy is the foundation of Velatura.
Beauty here is never about chasing trends or changing who you are. It is the harmony of skin health and aesthetic medicine—science and artistry working together to support confidence while preserving individuality. Every treatment plan is intentionally curated to build upon the last, just as layers of velatura transform a painting.
Radiant skin is the canvas, and aesthetic medicine is the brushstroke.
The goal has never been perfection—or a promised outcome. It is healthy-looking, luminous skin and balanced features, pursued with patience, precision, and purpose, and with the understanding that every patient responds differently.
At Velatura, every layer matters.
Explore our approach to aesthetics
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Founder & Owner
Meet Stephanie.
Owner-led. Personally cared for.
Stephanie Adams, APRN, owns Velatura and personally performs every procedure. She answers your questions and stays involved in your care, from consultation through follow-up.
Stephanie is both a licensed esthetician and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Velatura was founded on the philosophy that skin longevity and aesthetic medicine are symbiotic and imperative for lasting results.
Read Stephanie’s full bioTwo paths · One practice
Care designed around the whole person.
Wellness
Clinician-led care for metabolic health, medical weight management, and healthy aging—built on an ongoing relationship with your provider.
Explore WellnessSelected care
Treatments, performed as artistry.
Neuromodulators
Subtle, precise treatment designed to soften expression lines, relax areas of tension, and reveal a more rested, refreshed version of you.
Dermal Fillers
Artful restoration of volume and balance, designed to refine your contours, support facial harmony, and keep you looking unmistakably like yourself.
Sculptra
Renewal that works from within, designed to awaken your skin’s own collagen, restore natural fullness, and build a strong, healthy foundation.
Microneedling
Focused resurfacing designed to refine texture, even tone, and strengthen skin quality—one of the quiet disciplines of long-term skin health.
Chemical Peels · Vitalize Peel
Vitalize Peel is now available at Velatura in South Tampa. A considered approach to exfoliation, selected around your skin, your routine, and your goals.
PRF
PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is now available at Velatura. Begin with a consultation to explore this option within your care.
Coming soon
XERF skin tightening in South Tampa.
XERF treatments begin November 1, 2026 at Velatura Medical Aesthetics & Wellness in South Tampa. Stephanie Adams, APRN, will personally perform treatment, with an individual consultation to guide your plan.
XERF appointments are not available to book yet. Contact the practice to ask about scheduling.
Curated skincare
Skincare, selected with intention.
AUTEUR, Danucera, and Hydrinity. Thoughtful home care, guided by Stephanie at Velatura.
AUTEUR
German skincare centered on peptide science, with carefully composed formulas for hydration and a smoother, more luminous appearance.
Danucera
Created by esthetician Danuta Mieloch, Danucera brings thoughtful formulas and the art of daily ritual together for soft, supple, luminous-looking skin.
Hydrinity
Professional skincare with hyaluronic-acid technology at its heart, focused on hydration and a smooth, supple appearance.
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Listen
Every plan begins as a conversation. Your goals, your history, and your priorities set the standard before any treatment is discussed.
Assess
A comprehensive assessment of your anatomy, dynamic movement, and areas of concern—understood in full before anything is recommended.
Plan
A clear, sequenced plan built around your features, your goals, and your timeline—never a one-size-fits-all menu.
Continue
Care that builds on itself. Follow-up, refinement, and a plan that evolves with you over time.
Velatura Wellness
Wellness care built around continuity.
Personalized care for how you look, feel, and live.
Wellness at Velatura begins with a comprehensive evaluation and grows into a single, coherent plan guided by one provider—metabolic health, medical weight management, and healthy aging, cared for together. Selected therapies are offered only when medically appropriate.
Questions
Before you arrive.
What does Velatura mean?
Velatura is a centuries-old painting technique: delicate, translucent layers applied one over another to create depth and luminosity. Rather than masking what lies beneath, each layer enhances what is already present. It is the practice’s founding philosophy—care layered with intention so the plan remains balanced, natural, and authentically yours.
Do I need to know which treatment I want before booking?
No. Your consultation is designed to clarify your priorities and identify appropriate options. You can begin with a goal or concern rather than a treatment name.
What happens during a consultation?
Your in-person consultation is scheduled for 30 minutes. Begin with your goals and questions; Stephanie will assess the next appropriate step. Contact Velatura before booking to confirm the consultation fee and whether it may be applied toward treatment.
Patient perspectives
In their own words.
Selected Google review excerpts, shared with permission. Names omitted.
Read reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)She takes the time to explain everything, answer questions, and make sure you feel completely comfortable throughout the process.
Google review excerpt She is extremely knowledgeable about the products and services offered and takes the time to help you find what works best for you.
Google review excerpt Really professional work, Stephanie is super knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable! I will definitely be coming back!!
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Reviews reflect individual experiences. Results vary.
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Find us in South Tampa.
- Location
- 3433 S West Shore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
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Inside Body Tampa · Parking at the front, side, and rear of the building - Welcoming patients from
- South Tampa · Westshore · Midtown Tampa · Hyde Park · Palma Ceia · Bayshore · Davis Islands · SoHo · Downtown Tampa · St. Petersburg · Clearwater
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- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Additional appointments, including select Saturdays, are available by request. - Call
- (813) 686-6536
- Text
- (813) 686-7144
Your plan starts with a conversation.
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