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Non‐invasive evaluation techniques to efficacy of anti‐cellulite treatment: the high frequency (HF) ultrasound as a useful imaging technique of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Pages 72-80 | Received 14 Oct 2020, Accepted 02 Aug 2021, Published online: 11 Aug 2021
 

ABSTRACT

Cellulite is defined as lipodystrophy of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, is a serious problem for about 90% of women. The fight against the symptoms is a challenge for cosmetology and esthetic medicine. The most promising method of skin and subcutaneous tissue imaging appears to be the ultrasound method. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of classic and high frequency ultrasonography in monitoring the anti-cellulite treatment. The study involved 144 women at mean age of 40.01 (± 11.90) years. The women were divided into groups: due to age and due to the degree of cellulite. The study was divided into two stages: “before” treatment (stage I) and “after” treatment (stage II), to which patients reported after a monthly anti-cellulite specifics application. In the initial phase, inspection and palpation tests have been executed to determine the severity of cellulite.The Nümberger-Müller cellulite severity assessment scale has been used. All women had a thigh circumference measured at its widest point. Epidermal tests have been performed in all women in order to eliminate allergy to preparation components. Based on the study, it was observed that there was a significant reduction in the thickness of the subcutaneous tissue as a result of therapy. The reduction of thickness of the dermis after treatment may indicate improvement in microcirculation which leads to elimination of edemas. A reduction of thigh circumference, which is one of the main indicative parameters of the therapy effectiveness, has been obtained.

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