A bipolar radiofrequency, infrared, vacuum and mechanical massage device for treatment of cellulite: A pilot study

Abstract

Cellulite has a complex and multifactorial etiology. Synergistic action on treating cellulite has gained support in the treatment of cellulite. This study evaluated safety and efficacy of a bipolar radiofrequency, infrared, vacuum and mechanical massage device for cellulite treatment and reduction of body measures. This was a pilot study, which assessed 9 subjects who presented body mass index from 18 to 25 Kg/Kg and at least grade 6 in the Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS). All subjects underwent a 12-session treatment of posterior thighs and buttocks. There was a significant reduction of the hip circumference (p = 0.001), however, no changes in thigh circumferences were observed (p = 0.4). CSS has improved specifically on both buttocks [p = 0.002 (left side) and p = 0.038 (right side)], and no changes were observed on thighs. The studied device demonstrated efficacy in the reduction of cellulite severity and body circumference measures in the buttocks.

Key Words::

• bipolar radiofrequency
• cellulite
• infrared
• vacuum and mechanical massage

Declaration of interest: This study was supported by the authors. The authors have no conflict of interest to disclose. The authors hereby affirm that neither the manuscript nor any part of it has been published or is being considered for publication elsewhere.