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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2023

Effectiveness of combined use of targeted pressure energy, radiofrequency, and high-intensity focused electromagnetic fields to improve skin quality and appearance of fat and muscle tissue in different body parts.

Diane Irvine Duncan, Mariano Busso

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Diane Irvine DuncanPlastic Surgical Associates, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3904-900X
Mariano BussoDr. Busso Cosmetic Dermatology, Miami, Florida, USA.
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery · USUniversity Surgical Associates · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInevitable signs of aging are especially noticeable in middle to elder age when stretch marks, loose skin, cellulite, and body-contour changes naturally appear.

aimsTo verify efficacy of high-intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM), radiofrequency (RF), and Targeted Pressure Energy (TPE) combination treatment to address unfavorable changes in skin, fat, and muscle tissue.

methodsThe device simultaneously emitting monopolar RF and TPE energies was consecutively combined with simultaneous HIFEM+RF procedure in 32 subjects (21-64 years, 17.4-33.5 kg/m

resultsMajority of participants found treatments comfortable, no adverse events occurred. Subjects showed substantial improvement in all treated areas from 1-month follow-up. Combination of HIFEM+RF, monopolar RF, and TPE resulted in significant circumference decrease. Generally, more pronounced results were seen at 3 months when subjects showed -5.2 cm on abdomen, -3.0 cm on thighs, and -5.5 cm on saddlebags, respectively. Ninety-four percent of subjects were satisfied with treatment results, most noticed improvement in cellulite, skin laxity, and muscle definition.

conclusionsResults showed high patient satisfaction and efficacy in improving body contour and skin quality. Combining simultaneous HIFEM+RF procedure with simultaneous monopolar RF+TPE treatments considerably enhanced body contour and skin tissue. The procedure proved versatile and may effectively treat multiple body parts.

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Cosmetic TechniquesAdultCelluliteCombined Modality TherapyElectromagnetic FieldsFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedMusclesSkin AgingTreatment OutcomeYoung Adultabdominal remodelingbody contourbuttockHIFEMradiofrequency

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PMID36045512
PMCPMC10087797
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