Acoustic wave therapy for cellulite, body shaping and fat reduction

Cellulite is a common aesthetic condition that affects almost every woman. To evaluate the efficacy of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) for cellulite and body shaping. In this open-label, single-centre trial, 30 women presenting moderate or severe cellulite underwent 12 sessions of AWT on the gluteus and...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy 2017-06, Vol.19 (3), p.165-173
Main Authors: Hexsel, Doris, Camozzato, Fernanda Oliveira, Silva, Aline Flor, Siega, Carolina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Body Contouring - methods
Body Weights and Measures
Buttocks
Cellulite - radiotherapy
Female
Hip - anatomy & histology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life
Severity of Illness Index
Sound
Subcutaneous Fat - diagnostic imaging
Subcutaneous Fat - pathology
Subcutaneous Fat - radiation effects
Surveys and Questionnaires
Thigh
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Summary:Cellulite is a common aesthetic condition that affects almost every woman. To evaluate the efficacy of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) for cellulite and body shaping. In this open-label, single-centre trial, 30 women presenting moderate or severe cellulite underwent 12 sessions of AWT on the gluteus and back of the thighs, over six weeks. The following assessments were performed at baseline, and up to 12 weeks after treatment: Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS), body circumference measurements, subcutaneous fat thickness by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), quality of life related by Celluqol and a satisfaction questionnaire. The treatment reduced cellulite severity from baseline up to 12 weeks after the last treatment session (subjects presenting severe cellulite: 60% to 38%). The mean CSS shifted from 11.1 to 9.5 (p < 0.001). Hips circumferences reduced from 99.7 and 103.2 cm to 96.2 and 100.3 cm (respectively, p < 0.001). The average thickness of the subcutaneous fat tissue also decreased (28.3 ± 6.5 mm to 26.7 ± 6.1mm; p < 0.001). The treatment also improved quality of life. More than 90% of the subjects would undergo the treatment again and 89% were satisfied with the results. No serious adverse events were reported. AWT is a safe treatment to improve cellulite appearance and reduce body circumferences.
ISSN:1476-4172
1476-4180
DOI:10.1080/14764172.2016.1269928