Application of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Noninvasive Body Contouring

Background Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive treatment for a wide‐assortment of medical ailments. A recent application is for noninvasive body slimming. A Level 1 clinical study was completed and recorded a significant reduction in circumferential measurements across waist, hips, and t...

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Published in:Lasers in surgery and medicine 2012-03, Vol.44 (3), p.211-217
Main Authors: Jackson, Robert F., Stern, Fredric A., Neira, Rodrigo, Ortiz-Neira, Clara L., Maloney, Jillian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen - anatomy & histology
adipocyte
Adult
Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic
Body Weights and Measures
body-contouring
emulsification
Extremities - anatomy & histology
Female
Hip - anatomy & histology
Humans
Low-Level Light Therapy
Male
Middle Aged
noninvasive
photobiomodulation
Subcutaneous Fat - radiation effects
Thigh - anatomy & histology
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Summary:Background Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive treatment for a wide‐assortment of medical ailments. A recent application is for noninvasive body slimming. A Level 1 clinical study was completed and recorded a significant reduction in circumferential measurements across waist, hips, and thighs compared to placebo subjects. Questions remain unanswered to whether the result observed was based upon simple fluid redistribution. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of LLLT for noninvasive body slimming and determine if the loss was attributable to fluid or fat relocation. Methods Data from 689 participants were obtained to evaluate the circumferential reduction demonstrated across the treatment site of the waist, hips, and thighs as well as nontreated systemic regions. Patient data were not pre‐selected; all reports provided by clinics using LLLT for body contouring were used to evaluate the efficacy of this treatment. Participants received a total of six LLLT treatments across 2‐weeks having baseline and post‐procedure circumferential measurements recorded. Measurement sites included waist, hips, thighs, arms, knees, neck, and chest. Results The mean circumferential reduction reported for the waist, hips, and thighs 1 week after the treatment regimen was 3.27 in. (P 
ISSN:0196-8092
1096-9101
DOI:10.1002/lsm.22007