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Observational Study
. 2023 Jul;29(7):e13408.
doi: 10.1111/srt.13408.

Use of a microwave device for the treatment of cellulite and localized fat adiposity: a 1-year follow-up study

Benedetta Salsi  1 , Federica Coli  2 , Lara Ronconi  3 , Irene Fusco  3 , Tiziano Zingoni  3 , Paolo Bonan  2
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Observational Study

Use of a microwave device for the treatment of cellulite and localized fat adiposity: a 1-year follow-up study

Benedetta Salsi et al. Skin Res Technol. 2023 Jul.

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Abstract

Background: The body contour market has grown steadily over the last years, due to the persistent demand for non-invasive treatments for localized fat adiposities, cellulite, and skin laxity.

Materials and methods: The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new device delivering microwaves (MWs) energy for unwanted fat and cellulite reduction after a full cycle of treatments and 1 year later. A total of 45 patients with localized adiposity and/or cellulite in different body areas (inner thigh, upper arm, abdomen, culotte de cheval, buttocks), received four treatment sessions, 4 weeks apart. Photographic records and global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS) score were performed.

Results: For the treatment of cellulite the average GAIS score passed from 3.65 ± 0.49 at 1-month follow-up (1MFU) to 2.7 ± 0.66 at 1-year follow-up (1YFU). For the treatment of localized adiposity, the average GAIS score passed from 3.52 ± 0.51 at 1MFU to 2.82 ± 0.88 at 1YFU. No particular red area was detected either during or after the treatment. There was no mention of assessment of pain or side effects.

Conclusions: The study findings showed that MWs allow for the treatment of cellulite and localized fat adiposity in a safe and effective way, with results lasting over time up to 1 year after the end of the treatment.

Keywords: body contouring; cellulite; fat adiposity; microwave.

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Conflict of interest statement

T.Z., I.F., and L.R. are employed at El.En. Group. The other authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Frontal view of abdominal area of a female patient at baseline (A), at 1MFU after the last treatment session (B) and 1YFU after the last treatment session (C). A visible improvement in skin flabbiness/laxity and a reduction of subcutaneous fat were observed. 1MFU, 1‐month follow‐up; 1YFU, 1‐year follow‐up.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Frontal view of abdominal area of a female patient at baseline (A), at 1MFU after the last treatment session (B) and 1YFU after the last treatment session (C). A visible improvement in skin flabbiness/laxity and a reduction of subcutaneous fat were observed. 1MFU, 1‐month follow‐up; 1YFU, 1‐year follow‐up.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3
Comparison histogram with the GAIS scores for cellulite at 1MFU and 1YFU. GAIS, Global aesthetic improvement scale; 1MFU, 1‐month follow‐up; 1YFU, 1‐year follow‐up..
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 4
Comparison histogram with the GAIS scores for localized adiposity at 1MFU and 1YFU. GAIS, Global aesthetic improvement scale; 1MFU, 1‐month follow‐up; 1YFU, 1‐year follow‐up.
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