High-power RF, combined with infrared optical energies, tissue manipulation reduces abdominal circumference

Twelve weeks after the final treatment, researchers observed a mean reduction of 1.2 cm in abdominal fat using a 200W high-power, bipolar radiofrequency combined with infrared optical energies and tissue manipulation.

A total of 47 women with a mean age of 42 years received six weekly treatments on the abdomen and flanks. Follow-up lasted for 3 months posttreatment.

Researchers measured abdominal circumference with tape measure and ultrasound, and 3D imaging in some cases.

After the final treatment, a significant decline in abdominal circumference was observed: of 2 cm at week 1 and 1.2 cm at week 4. At 3 months after the final treatment, mean reduction was 1.2 cm.

Using ultrasound imaging, fat thickness reduction of 5 mm, 4.8 mm and 5.6 mm occurred at 1, 4 and 12 weeks posttreatment, respectively.

Vectra imaging was also used, which confirmed the reductions documented by researchers.

The procedure was well-tolerated by the patients. One patient developed shingles on the abdomen, and was treated with success.

Lipid profile results were not clinically significant.

Reference:

Brightman L, et al. Abdominal circumference reduction using a new high power radiofrequency technology combined with infrared light and mechanical manipulation for body contouring treatment. Presented at: 23rd World Congress of Dermatology; June 8-13, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia.