Effects of Ultracavitation and Radiofrequency on Abdominal Adiposity |
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Authors: | Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva,Jania Cacilda Santos,Waleska Lourena Marinho de Carvalho,Liliane Santos de Vasconcellos,Aline Brito Ferreira de Castro,Fá bio dos Santos Borges,Eneida de Morais Carreiro,Patrí cia Froes Meyer |
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Affiliation: | Dr. Silva and Dr. Meyer are with Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal, Brazil. Dr. Santos, Dr. Carvalho, and Dr. Meyer are with Centro Universitário do Rio Grande do Norte in Natal, Brazil.;Dr. Vasconcellos, Dr. Castro, and Dr. Carreiro are with Potiguar University UNP in Natal, Brazil.;Dr. Silva and Dr. Borges are with Estácio de Sá University in Natal, Brazil. |
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Abstract: | Background The mechanism of fat reduction from radiofrequency occurs via the thermal stimulation of adipocyte metabolism, causing a lipase-mediated triglyceride enzyme degradation, apoptosis, and adipocyte rupture. Ultracavitation promotes fat reduction using adipose cell destruction through mechanical stimulus. The literature on the combination of these two physical agents, named ultrafrequency, is still scarce and requires consistent analysis of the effects of this therapy combination.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate the effects of radiofrequency associated with ultracavitation in the treatment of abdominal subcutaneous tissue of women.MethodsThis was a prospective, randomized clinical trial in which 45 participants were divided into three distinct groups: the control group (no treatment); ultracavitation group; and ultracavitation and radiofrequency (UCV+RF) group, each with 15 volunteers. The following variables were evaluated: weight, perimetry, plicometry, ultrasonography, treatment reactions, and patient satisfaction.ResultsThe participants in the UCV+RF group presented a more significant decrease in adipose tissue, which was verified through all the evaluation methods.ConclusionBased on our results, the simultaneous application of ultracavitation and radiofrequency generated a reduction in localized adiposity superior to the isolated use of ultracavitation. |
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Keywords: | Fat subcutaneous tissue ultrafrequency adiposity abdomen ultracavitation radiofrequency |
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