title: A bipolar radiofrequency, infrared, vacuum and mechanical massage device for treatment of cellulite: a pilot study.
abstract: Cellulite has a complex and multifactorial etiology. Synergistic action on treating cellulite has gained support in the treatment of cellulite. This study evaluated safety and efficacy of a bipolar radiofrequency, infrared, vacuum and mechanical massage device for cellulite treatment and reduction of body measures. This was a pilot study, which assessed 9 subjects who presented body mass index from 18 to 25 Kg/Kg and at least grade 6 in the Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS). All subjects underwent a 12-session treatment of posterior thighs and buttocks. There was a significant reduction of the hip circumference (p = 0.001), however, no changes in thigh circumferences were observed (p = 0.4). CSS has improved specifically on both buttocks [p = 0.002 (left side) and p = 0.038 (right side)], and no changes were observed on thighs. The studied device demonstrated efficacy in the reduction of cellulite severity and body circumference measures in the buttocks.
authors: Brazilian Center for Studies in Dermatology, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. doris@hexsel.com.br
authors: Doris M
authors: DM
authors: Hexsel
authors: Carolina
authors: C
authors: Siega
authors: Juliana
authors: J
authors: Schilling-Souza
authors: Manoela D
authors: MD
authors: Porto
authors: Ticiana C
authors: TC
authors: Rodrigues
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue; D000328:Adult; D002081:Buttocks; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays; D008405:Massage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011846:Radio Waves; D013848:Thigh; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014618:Vacuum; D055815:Young Adult