title: Noninvasive treatment of cellulite utilizing an expedited treatment protocol with a dual wavelength laser-suction and massage device.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Over the past few years, noninvasive devices based on radiofrequency and/or lasers and light sources technologies are being used for the treatment of cellulite.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the effects of an expedited treatment for cellulite and body measures.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifteen female subjects aged from 20 to 42 years were enrolled. All the subjects underwent three treatment sessions of 30 minutes for each area in three consecutive days. Subjects were evaluated at 7, 30, and 60 post treatment. Outcome measurements included Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS) grading, body mass index (BMI), and thigh circumferences were recorded. Celluqol(®) and a satisfaction questionnaire were also applied.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At 2 months, improvements in at least one of the four CSS categories were found in 14 of the 15 subjects (93%) while 60% of patients showed improvement in both the number and depth of depressions at follow-up visits. Most of patients (93%) reported that they would get the treatment again.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This was the first study to examine the effects of this device on cellulite performed over a shortened treatment period. The treatment proved to be safe and effective, representing a new treatment modality that is also time and cost-effective for physicians and patients.
authors: Brazilian Center for Studies in Dermatology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. doris@hexsel.com.br
authors: Doris
authors: D
authors: Hexsel
authors: Carolina
authors: C
authors: Siega
authors: Juliana
authors: J
authors: Schilling-Souza
authors: Daiane Hehn
authors: DH
authors: De Oliveira
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000528:radiation effects*; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008405:Massage / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013848:Thigh / Q000528:radiation effects*