Efficacy of monopolar dielectric transmission radio frequency in panniculus adiposus and cellulite reduction

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Despite high incidence rate of cellulite, there are few studies regarding its treatment. Most of them present non-validated evaluation tools. Radio frequency is a focused treatment very used in aesthetics to reduce it. Objectives: To know the efficacy of Monopolar Dielectric Radio frequency (MDR) treatment in dynamic applications to reduce cellulite, panniculus adiposus and gluteal and posterior thigh regions. Methods: Experimental study consisting of inferior members of nine women. They received 10 sessions based on dynamic applications of MDR. Variables included the following: Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS), appearance of the cutaneous area, flaccidity and ultrasound measurement of the panniculus adiposus. Results: The final CSS score of the leg treated reflects statistically significative differences (p = 0.023) when compared with control leg (p = 0.622). Significant reductions of body perimeters at the level of the great trochanter (p = 0.02), the gluteal region (p = 0.03) and the midpoint of the posterior thigh (p = 0.01) are found. The reduction of the panniculus adiposus measured using ultrasound techniques shows significant changes in the midpoint of the posterior thigh (p = 0.028) as well as in the gluteal region (p = 0.03). Conclusions: The dynamic application of MDR seems to be effective in order to reduce not only the thickness of panniculus adiposus but also gluteal and posterior thigh perimeters.

Keywords:

• Aesthetics
• cellulite
• radio frequency