Circumference reduction and cellulite treatment with a TriPollar radiofrequency device: a pilot study

Abstract

Tripollar radiofrequency provided beneficial effects on the reduction of abdomen and thigh circumference and cellulite appearance.

The High Frequency (HF) Ultrasound as a Useful Imaging Technique for the Efficacy Assessment of Different Anti-Cellulite Treatments

“…The reduced dermis thickness was another effect of the applied treatment. The obtained results indirectly confirm the observations of other authors, who also noted the reduced circumference of some body parts as a result of anti-cellulite therapy [4,12,14,18,19]. The decreased dermis thickness shows a correlation with the significant reduction of thigh circumference after the treatment.…”

The effectiveness of anticellulite treatment using tripolar radiofrequency monitored by classic and high‐frequency ultrasound

“…6,7,19 As reported in literature, treatment using RF improves skin appearance, is effective in modelling facial features and reducing cellulite. [5][6][7][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] Unfortunately, literature lacks in-depth studies that monitor the course of the treatment with RF using classic and high-frequency ultrasound, despite the fact that this method is increasingly used in dermatology and cosmetic dermatology. 14,16 Typically, researchers use palpation and photographic techniques, while objective examinations usually include a histopathological examination.…”

“…The effectiveness of RF has also been confirmed by other researchers. [5][6][7][17][18][19][20][21][22] Effective treatments are carried out using unipolar, 22 bipolar, 17 tripolar, [18][19][20] or such where RF is combined with other therapies. 6,7,19 As reported in literature, treatment using RF improves skin appearance, is effective in modelling facial features and reducing cellulite.…”

“…Reduced circumferences of the body parts affected by cellulite are confirmed by the findings of other authors. 6,7,18,20 The parameter of particular importance for assessing the effectiveness of anticellulite treatment is the growth of subcutaneous tissue bands into the dermis. Inequality between the subcutaneous tissue and the dermis was described several times 14 and is considered to be a typical feature of cellulite.…”

The Effects of Nonfocused External Ultrasound on Tissue Temperature and Adipocyte Morphology

“…Noninvasive body contouring devices consist of external lasers, 12 radiofrequency devices, 13,14 cryolipolysis, 15,16 injection lipolysis, 17 and external ultrasonic energy devices. 18,19 Currently, a significant number of the noninvasive devices in use are ultrasonic energy based, and these are further divided into focused and nonfocused devices depending on how the energy is delivered to the tissues.…”