Changes in Skin Microcirculation Resulting from Vibration Therapy in Women with Cellulite

Abstract

Background: Cellulite is a cosmetic defect that affects over 80% of post-pubertal women. One of its pathomechanisms involves microvascular dysfunction. It has been suggested that vibration is a physical stimulus that may improve circulation in the skin and muscles. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of local vibration on cutaneous microcirculation and on eliminating the symptoms of cellulite in women. Methods: A total of 57 healthy women with at least grade 1 cellulite were recruited and divided into four groups differing by treatment time (30′ or 60′) and position (sitting or lying) during the vibration treatments. Participants took part in 15 vibrotherapy sessions. Body composition, selected circumferences, cellulite grade, and thermographic images of buttocks and thighs were recorded. Results: Significant changes in skin temperature were observed in both studied areas after the first and last treatments in each group. A significant decrease in cellulite grade was observed after a series of treatments. The strongest effects were observed for the sitting position with a treatment time of 60 min. Conclusion: Vibration treatment improves microcirculation in cellulite-affected areas. Over time, no adaptation was observed, and subsequent treatments maintained the beneficial effects. Extending the treatment time increased its influence on the microcirculation in the skin.

Development of SEDDS formulation containing caffeine for dermal delivery

“…Figure 2a shows the amounts of drug released after 6 h of the experiment. Some authors believe that the main cause of cellulite is in microcirculatory changes as in the area affected by cellulite, the blood flow is 35% lower than in the unaffected regions [1,4,44]. Thus, improving microcirculation is the mechanism of action for many cosmetic active ingredients used in cosmetic preparations [1,4].…”

“…Some authors believe that the main cause of cellulite is in microcirculatory changes as in the area affected by cellulite, the blood flow is 35% lower than in the unaffected regions [1,4,44]. Thus, improving microcirculation is the mechanism of action for many cosmetic active ingredients used in cosmetic preparations [1,4]. For this reason, the formulation was developed for topical administration, aiming for local vasodilatory action.…”

“…People with cellulite tend to have circulation disorders and are more susceptibility to fluid retention. The appearance of cellulite is associated with a malfunction of the circulatory and lymphatic systems [3,4].…”

The Thermal Influence of an Electromagnetic Field with a Radio Frequency Depending on the Type of Electrode Used

“…The parameters of the stimuli are usually selected empirically or on the basis of the size of the sensory or motor reaction, hence the observation and registration of reactions occurring during and after the physical treatment. Thermovision is one of the most useful tools here, because it allows not only a one-time assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment but also allows you to track and evaluate serial treatments [ 26 , 27 , 28 ].…”

Whole-Body Vibration Associated with Strength Training on the Lower-Limb Blood Flow and Mobility in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

“…The whole-body vibration (WBV) training program is an alternative for a safe, effective, and low-cost exercise, which can present a satisfying compliance by previously sedentary patients [ 20 , 21 ]. It is generally assumed that vibration stimulates muscle spindles that responds with tonic vibration reflexes thereby enhancing muscle activity [ 21 , 22 , 23 ]. In the literature, two studies identified a significant blood flow increase in DM2 patients undergone vibration [ 24 , 25 ].…”