Effect of Capacitive Radiofrequency on the Fibrosis of Patients with Cellulite
Joint Authors
Mendonça, Waléria Cristina Miranda de
Barichello, Priscila Arend
Valentim da Silva, Rodrigo Marcel
Ronzio, Oscar Ariel
Galadari, Hassan
Froes, Patricia Meyer
Medeiros, Melyssa Lima
Dantas, Jung Siung Camel
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Cellulite is a type of lipodystrophy that develops primarily from an alteration in blood circulation or of the lymphatic system that causes structural changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue, collagen, and adjacent proteoglycans.
The radiofrequency devices used for cutaneous applications have shown different physiological treatment effects, but there is controversy about the suitable parameters for this type of treatment.
Objectives.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-temperature radiofrequency to confirm the thinning of the collagen tissue and interlobular septa and consequent improvement of cellulite.
Methods.
A sample of eight women was used to collect ultrasonographic data with a 12 MHz probe that measured collagen fiber thickness.
The Vip Electromedicina (Argentina) device, frequency of 0.55 MHz and active electrode 3.5 cm in diameter (area = 9.61 cm2), was applied to a 10 cm2 region of the gluteal region for 2 minutes per area of active electrode, during 10 biweekly sessions.
Results.
The Wilcoxon matched paired test was applied using GraphPad InStat 3.01 for Win95-NT software.
Pre- and posttreatment mean collagen fiber thickness showed a 24.66% reduction from 1.01 to 0.67 mm.
Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon matched paired test obtained a significant two-tailed P value of 0.0391.
Conclusion.
It was concluded that the use of more comfortable temperatures favored a reduction in fibrous septum thickness and consequent cellulite improvement, evidenced by the lower degree of severity and decrease in interlobular septal thickness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Valentim da Silva, Rodrigo Marcel& Barichello, Priscila Arend& Medeiros, Melyssa Lima& Mendonça, Waléria Cristina Miranda de& Dantas, Jung Siung Camel& Ronzio, Oscar Ariel…[et al.]. 2013. Effect of Capacitive Radiofrequency on the Fibrosis of Patients with Cellulite. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Valentim da Silva, Rodrigo Marcel…[et al.]. Effect of Capacitive Radiofrequency on the Fibrosis of Patients with Cellulite. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Valentim da Silva, Rodrigo Marcel& Barichello, Priscila Arend& Medeiros, Melyssa Lima& Mendonça, Waléria Cristina Miranda de& Dantas, Jung Siung Camel& Ronzio, Oscar Ariel…[et al.]. Effect of Capacitive Radiofrequency on the Fibrosis of Patients with Cellulite. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492844