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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2022

Abdominal body shaping using StarFormer high-intensity magnetic stimulation-A case series.

Roberto Valdivia

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.7field-weighted citation impact, top 34% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Roberto ValdiviaDr Valdivia Sing Medicina Estética y Antienvejecimiento, Escazú, Costa Rica.
Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería de Costa Rica · CR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMagnetic stimulation of muscles has become a popular method for muscle toning and strengthening.

aimsThe aim of this case series was to investigate safety and effectiveness of a novel magnetic stimulation device.

methodsThe patients received 10 sessions of high-intensity magnetic stimulation of their abdominal muscles. Change in muscle tone was determined by anonymous evaluation of photographs and using patient satisfaction questionnaires before treatment and 10 weeks following the last treatment session. Weight and waist circumference were also measured before treatment and at the 10-week follow-up.

resultsBlinded evaluation of photographs has shown improvement of the appearance of abdominal muscles. Patient satisfaction was high. The patients also experienced a reduction in their waist circumference, while their weight did not significantly change.

conclusionsThe treatment using the StarFormer

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Abdominal MusclesSomatotypesHumansMagnetic PhenomenaTreatment OutcomeWaist Circumferenceaesthetic effectsbody imagepatient satisfaction

Identifiers

PMID35094476
PMCPMC9302628
OpenAlexW4210246646

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