An overview of HIFEM technology in body contouring

Katz, Bruce

doi:10.1002/der2.24

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“…It is necessary to take the subcutaneous fat thickness into account. Ideal candidates for HIFEM treatments are men and women with fat thickness up to 3 cm [15].…”

Section: Hifemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction

Duncan¹,

Chilukuri²,

Kent³

et al. 2022

Enhanced Liposuction - New Perspectives and Techniques

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Body dissatisfaction due to an increased amount of subcutaneous fat, muscle laxity and/or skin imperfection poses a great concern for today’s society. Invasive surgical procedures intended for an immediate improvement of body contour such as liposuction were perceived as a means of restoring the optimum body shape. However, the invasive nature of liposuction plus a certain amount of discomfort and downtime leads to increasing popularity in the noninvasive esthetic procedures. This chapter aims to emphasize the use of latest noninvasive technologies as a viable alternative to the liposuction. Three patient cases with different levels of treatment outcomes were reviewed. Patients received treatments either with high-intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) procedure or a combination of HIFEM and synchronized radiofrequency (RF), optionally followed by the simultaneous therapy by targeted pressure energy (TPE) plus monopolar RF. HIFEM alone resolves muscle laxity, reduces the separation of abdominal muscles and reduces abdominal adipose tissue. When combined with synchronized RF, the effect on muscle and fat tissue is enhanced. Concomitant use of monopolar RF and TPE shows considerable improvements in skin quality, including diminished skin laxity or cellulite. The use of HIFEM, RF and TPE technologies can be a good noninvasive liposuction alternative.

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“…It is necessary to take the subcutaneous fat thickness into account. Ideal candidates for HIFEM treatments are men and women with fat thickness up to 3 cm [15].…”

Section: Hifemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction

Duncan¹,

Chilukuri²,

Kent³

et al. 2022

Enhanced Liposuction - New Perspectives and Techniques

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“…2 This technique is among the top trends that may safely provide favorable outcomes with high satisfaction and no downtime, rivaling traditional and modern methods. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The combined application of HIFEM+RF is effective for simultaneous muscle toning and fat reduction. [10][11][12][13] HIFEM generates an electromagnetic field that activates neuromuscular tissue by induced electric current, leading to supramaximal muscle contractions, which create a significant energy demand causing muscles to utilize the energy stored in the adipocytes in free fatty acid form.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…2 This technique is among the top trends that may safely provide favorable outcomes with high satisfaction and no downtime, rivaling traditional and modern methods. 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recently, a novel approach of combining simultaneous high‐intensity focused electromagnetic procedure (HIFEM) and synchronized radiofrequency (RF) with a simultaneous monopolar RF and targeted pressure energy (TPE) has come to the forefront 2 . This technique is among the top trends that may safely provide favorable outcomes with high satisfaction and no downtime, rivaling traditional and modern methods 3–9 …”

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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

Duncan

Busso²

2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background: Inevitable signs of aging are especially noticeable in middle to elder age when stretch marks, loose skin, cellulite, and body-contour changes naturally appear. Aims:To 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. Methods:The 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 2 ) for treatment of thighs (N = 15; back, inner, or front), buttocks/saddlebags (N = 7), abdomen (N = 8), and upper arms (N = 2). All patients underwent four weekly, combined treatments of 30-min HIFEM+RF procedure followed by 15-30 min RF+TPE, depending on treatment area. Circumferential measurements, digital photographs, subject satisfaction, and comfort questionnaires were assessed up to 3-months post-treatment.Results: Majority 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. Conclusions: Results 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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An overview of HIFEM technology in body contouring

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Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction

Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction

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

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