Intensive Treatment of Cellulite Based on Physiopathological Principles
Joint Authors
Groggia, Mayra Yara
Pereira de Godoy, Jose Maria
Guerreiro de Godoy, Maria de Fátima
Ferro Laks, Lucilene
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
The aim of this paper is to report a novel intensive therapy of gynoid lipodystrophy (cellulite) based on a new hypothesis.
Methods.
Were evaluated in 10 patients with ages ranging between 25 and 59 years (mean 35.6 years) grade IV cellulite identified by clinical evaluation.
Before initiating treatment, perimetry was performed at 5 cm intervals along both thighs, at the gluteal fold, 5, 10, and 15 cm above the gluteal fold, at the navel, and 5 cm above the navel.
The patients were submitted to a 4-hour daily treatment session that consisted of manual and mechanical lymph drainage and cervical stimulation by the Godoy & Godoy technique adapted for the treatment of cellulite.
After 10 sessions over two weeks, the patients were again evaluated.
The paired t-test was utilized for statistical analysis with an alpha error of 5% (P value < 0.05).
A reduction was identified at all of the measurement points (paired t-test; P value < 0.0001).
Results.
The mean reductions varied between 4.0 and 5.7 cm at the measurement points but reductions of more than 10 cm in perimeter were achieved in some patients.
Conclusion.
This technique involving lymphatic system stimulation is efficacious in the treatment of cellulite.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pereira de Godoy, Jose Maria& Groggia, Mayra Yara& Ferro Laks, Lucilene& Guerreiro de Godoy, Maria de Fátima. 2012. Intensive Treatment of Cellulite Based on Physiopathological Principles. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pereira de Godoy, Jose Maria…[et al.]. Intensive Treatment of Cellulite Based on Physiopathological Principles. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pereira de Godoy, Jose Maria& Groggia, Mayra Yara& Ferro Laks, Lucilene& Guerreiro de Godoy, Maria de Fátima. Intensive Treatment of Cellulite Based on Physiopathological Principles. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501831
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501831