Controlled, randomized study evaluating the effects of treating cellulite with AWT/EPAT.
BACKGROUND
Cellulite affects 95% of women and can lead to negative consequences.


OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) using extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT) to manage cellulite.


METHODS
Twenty-five women were included in the study and treated with AWT. Six AWT treatment sessions were performed over the course of 4 weeks. Three thousand pulses were applied to an area measuring approximately 10 x 15 cm on the thigh. The treatment was performed using the D-ACTOR 200 by STORZ MEDICAL AG (Tägerwilen, Switzerland). Follow-up visits were performed 1 week and 12 weeks after treatment. Changes in the skin structure were evaluated using the DermaTOP System (Eotech, Paris, France). Skin elasticity measurements were performed using the DermaLab Device (Cortex Technology, Hadsund, Denmark).


RESULTS
The difference between treated and untreated legs was statistically significant with regard to depressions, elevations, roughness and elasticity after the first follow-up visit.


CONCLUSIONS
The study showed that the AWT/EPAT treatment using the D-ACTOR 200 appears to be a safe and effective treatment alternative for the temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Adatto
Maurice
M
Skinpulse Dermatology & Laser Center, Geneva, Switzerland. maurice.adatto@skinpulse.ch
Adatto-Neilson
Robin
R
Servant
Jean-Jacques
JJ
Vester
J
J
Novak
Pavel
P
Krotz
Alexander
A
D000273:Adipose Tissue; D000328:Adult; D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy