Cellulite treatment using a novel combination radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical tissue manipulation device

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy : Official Publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology
Tina S Alster, Elizabeth L Tanzi

Abstract

Most post-pubertal women exhibit cellulite, particularly in the thigh and buttock regions. The prevalence of cellulite has led to many attempts at treatment, including a variety of topical solutions, massage-based therapies, and surgical techniques--most with suboptimal clinical effects. The purpose of this controlled study was to evaluate a novel combination device involving radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical tissue manipulation for the treatment of cellulite. Twenty adult women (ages 25-57 years) of various skin phototypes (I-V), and with moderate bilateral thigh and buttock cellulite, received eight biweekly treatments to a randomly selected side (the contralateral side serving as a non-treated control). A combined bipolar radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical suction-based massage device was applied at 20 watts RF, 20 watts IR (700-1500 nm) light, and 200 millibar vacuum (750 mmHg negative pressure). Patients were evaluated using standardized digital photography and circumferential leg measurements at baseline, prior to each treatment session, and at one, three, and six months after the final treatment. Clinical improvement scores of comparable photographs using a quartile grading scale (0 = or < 25%, 1...Continue Reading

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