Imaging of the skin and subcutaneous tissue using classical and high‐frequency ultrasonographies in anti‐cellulite therapy

Abstract

Classic and high-frequency ultrasonographies are useful methods for monitoring anti-cellulite therapies.

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

“…1,2,4,[12][13][14][15][16] As shown in our study, treatment using RF allows for the reduction of cellulite. As a result of the treatment, significant reduction in cellulite was observed, as demonstrated by data from the ultrasound examination, palpation and the evaluation based on the Nürnberger-Müller scale.…”

“…[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. In our opinion, the most useful ultrasound parameters to assess the effectiveness of RF are echogenicity, subcutaneous tissue and dermis thickness, subcutaneous tissue bands growing into the dermis, and reduction of swelling.…”

“…The image also shows blood vessels, glands and hair follicles in the dermis. 4 Subcutaneous tissue: a strongly hypoechogenic layer, in which hyperechogenic bands corresponding to connective tissue septa may appear 14 (Fig. 1).…”

“…In addition, imaging methods such as magnetic resonance (MRI), tomography (CT) and ultrasonography (US) are used for examining cellulite. [11][12][13][14] The usefulness of these methods proved to be very high, however, in the case of MRI and CT, the obstacle in their widespread usage is low availability and high cost of the procedure, and additionally, in CT patients, exposure to ionizing radiation. In this case, only US is likely to become a commonly used method.…”

Ecografía cutánea

“…La valoración de la paniculopatía distrófica (celulitis) y de la grasa localizada mediante ecografía y las nuevas técnicas basadas en ultrasonidos, como la elastografía cutánea, nos permiten apreciar las características del tejido celular subcutáneo y sus alteraciones y optimizar los tratamientos en función de las propiedades físicas del tejido celular subcutáneo: la elasticidad de sus tabiques y la acumulación en los distintos compartimentos del componente adipocitario 15 .…”