ArticleThe Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology2022
Safety and Efficacy of Simultaneous Application of High-intensity Focused Electromagnetic Field and Synchronized Radiofrequency for Non-invasive Fat Reduction and Muscle Toning in Inner Thighs: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation.
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- Body Contouring With Electromagnetic Treatment Plus Radiofrequency: A Review.Annals of plastic surgery · 2025Review
- A Novel Approach to Shaping the Lateral Abdomen: Simultaneous Application of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Therapy and Synchronized Radiofrequency at the Flanks: A Multicenter MRI Study.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2024Article
- Modern and Non-Invasive Methods of Fat Removal.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Tapencarium (RZL-012) for Flank Fat Reduction: A Proof-of-Concept Study.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: High-intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) and radiofrequency (RF) are established stand-alone techniques used in body contouring. However, data on the simultaneous combination and effects of these modalities for inner thigh treatment is lacking. Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of the HIFEM+RF procedure for non-invasive fat reduction in the inner thigh, as well as toning and strengthening of the inner thigh muscles. Methods: Sixteen women with an average age of 47.31±12.51 years were recruited. Each patient received four 30-minute bilateral treatments on the inner thighs once a week. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the treated area were evaluated at baseline, one-, and three-month follow-up visits for subcutaneous fat and muscle thickness changes. Anthropometric data and digital photographs were collected. Subject satisfaction and therapy comfort were evaluated. Results: The results peaked at three months, showing significant changes in both treated tissues. On average, the fat thickness was reduced by 27.4 percent ( Conclusion: Analysis of magnetic resonance images and thigh circumference showed that therapy combining HIFEM and RF is highly effective for subcutaneous fat reduction and increased muscle thickness in inner thighs.
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