ISSN: 2640-236X
Authors: Presotto L, Rogeri LN, Sinigaglia G, Bitencourt S* and Tassinary JAF
Introduction: Nowadays, there is an increased female demand for nonsurgical procedures for body contouring with shorter recovery time and fewer side effects. In Brazil, the combined use of ultrasound and electric current has been used as treatment for localized fat. However, there is few studies showing its effects. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of ultrasound/electric current combination therapy in the treatment of localized abdominal fat. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to assess the immediate effects of the use of an ultrasound/electric current combination therapy device. Twenty female volunteers were enrolled in the study. Efficacy parameters evaluated included comparison of before and after abdominal circumference measurement, subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness and percent fat mass. In addition, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein and triglycerides serum levels were assessed. Results and Discussion: The use of an ultrasound/electric current combination therapy device was effective in reducing abdominal and suprailiac subcutaneous fat thickness. Levels of triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein were comparable with baseline values. However, total cholesterol levels were increased after treatment. This study demonstrated that the use of ultrasound plus electric current might be a good alternative for non-invasive treatment of localized abdominal fat with immediate effects on fat thickness.
Keywords: Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue; Ultrasound; Alternating Current; Combination Therapy; Blood Lipids
