Medical aesthetics & wellness FAQ · South Tampa
Good care begins with clear expectations.
Find practical answers about consultation, treatment timing, wellness evaluation, costs, communication, and urgent concerns.
Velatura is a self-pay practice and does not accept or bill health insurance. Written estimates are available before care.
Getting started
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.
Does Velatura see pediatric patients?
No. Velatura serves adults age 18 and older and does not provide pediatric evaluation, treatment, or wellness care.
Where is Velatura located?
Velatura Medical Aesthetics & Wellness is at 3433 S West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629, in South Tampa, inside Body Tampa. Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Additional appointments, including select Saturdays, are available by request. Book online, call (813) 686-6536, or text (813) 686-7144.
What areas does Velatura serve?
Velatura serves South Tampa and nearby Tampa neighborhoods including South Tampa, Westshore, Midtown Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore, Davis Islands, SoHo, and Downtown Tampa.
How do I check appointment availability?
Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Additional appointments, including select Saturdays, are available by request. Current appointment availability appears on Velatura’s secure Aesthetic Record booking page. Call or text the practice to request another time. Velatura serves adults age 18 and older.
Who founded Velatura and who performs care?
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. She founded the practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and licensed esthetician. Consultations and injectable treatments at Velatura are performed by Stephanie Adams, APRN. Dr. Moffitt is Velatura’s medical director and a board-certified plastic surgeon. Every service is subject to an individual evaluation, appropriate consent, and the provider’s clinical judgment.
How do I book a Velatura consultation?
Use any Book button on this website to schedule securely through Velatura’s Aesthetic Record booking page.
Can I receive treatment during my first visit?
It may be possible when the service, timing, consent process, and clinical evaluation support it. Treatment on the same day is never required or guaranteed.
What is the difference between Medical Aesthetics and Wellness?
Medical Aesthetics focuses on individualized injectable and skin-focused care. Wellness focuses on ongoing clinician-led evaluation, metabolic health, medical weight-management support, and healthy-aging planning. Both are part of one Velatura practice.
Pricing transparency
Does Velatura accept insurance?
No. All Velatura services and products are self-pay, and Velatura does not accept or bill health insurance. Payment is due under the terms shown during booking or checkout. You may always request an estimate of expected charges before care; Velatura does not guarantee reimbursement from any health plan.
How much does a consultation cost?
Contact Velatura for current consultation pricing. Before booking, you may ask whether an applicable consultation fee may be applied toward treatment.
How much do treatments cost?
Pricing depends on the clinically appropriate service, product, amount, and individualized plan. You may ask Velatura to review expected charges before proceeding and may request a written estimate for scheduled medical items and services.
Can I ask for an estimate before care?
Yes. You may request a written estimate of expected charges for scheduled medical items and services. An estimate covers only the items and services identified in it, and actual charges can differ if the treatment plan changes.
Does Velatura offer financing?
Yes. Velatura offers payment plans through Cherry for approved patients and eligible purchases. Explore estimated payments and review your personalized options directly with Cherry. Approval and available terms are determined by Cherry and its lending partners. Ask us about payment options during your consultation.
Treatment expectations
Are treatment results guaranteed?
No. Candidacy, response, timing, duration, downtime, and results vary by patient. Before treatment, your provider reviews the expected benefits, material risks, alternatives, and aftercare for the individualized plan. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Can I book XERF at Velatura in South Tampa?
Now booking XERF appointments. XERF treatments are now available. Stephanie Adams, APRN, personally performs treatment, with an individual consultation to assess suitability. Contact the practice to arrange your appointment, and explore the XERF page for treatment areas, session planning, recovery, and current package details.
Does Velatura prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide for weight management?
Velatura begins with an individualized medical evaluation. If weight-management medication is clinically appropriate, the provider may discuss available options, risks, benefits, alternatives, monitoring, and separate medication costs. A request or consultation never guarantees semaglutide, tirzepatide, another medication, or a prescription.
Which injectable and skincare brands does Velatura use?
Velatura offers Dysport and Jeuveau neuromodulator treatments and Sculptra biostimulator consultations. Injectable product selection follows an individualized assessment. For skincare, Velatura carries AUTEUR, Danucera, and Hydrinity. Shop AUTEUR and Hydrinity online. Danucera is available for in-person purchase only; contact the practice for availability, pricing, or help choosing a routine.
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When do neuromodulator results appear and how long can they last?
General education only: changes may begin within about 3–7 days, and the effect often lasts around 3–4 months. Product, treatment area, dose, metabolism, and individual response matter; timing and duration vary and no result is guaranteed.
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How long can redness last after microneedling?
General education only: redness and a sunburn-like sensation are often most noticeable during the first 24–72 hours, but skin reactions can last several days or longer. The treatment plan, skin, aftercare, and individual response vary.
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How long can swelling last after dermal filler?
General education only: swelling and bruising are common after filler and can take 1–2 weeks, sometimes longer, to settle. Product, area, amount, health factors, and individual response vary. Follow the post-treatment instructions and designated clinical contact guidance you receive.
Visiting Velatura
Where do I park?
Velatura is inside Body Tampa at 3433 S West Shore Blvd; parking is available at the front, side, and rear of the building, and once inside, Velatura is the first door on the right.
Does Velatura treat men?
Yes. Velatura serves adult patients of all genders. Every recommendation is individualized around the patient’s goals, anatomy, health information, and clinical appropriateness.
What is the cancellation policy?
The current cancellation and rescheduling terms are shown during booking and in your appointment confirmation. Review those terms before confirming, and contact Velatura as early as possible if your plans change.
Contact & urgent concerns
How do I contact the practice after a treatment?
Follow the designated clinical contact instructions provided at your visit. The public website, LeadAR webchat, and virtual concierge are not appropriate for detailed medical information or urgent clinical questions.
What should I do in an emergency?
This website, webchat, and concierge are not monitored for emergencies. Call 911 or seek immediate emergency care for a medical emergency. For an urgent post-treatment concern, use Velatura’s designated clinical contact instructions.
Review the appointment cancellation policy and the financial & refund policy.
Still curious?
Ask us directly.
For a question that is not answered here, call or text Velatura. For clinical or urgent concerns, follow the contact instructions provided during your visit.