Reduction of abdominal skin laxity in women postvaginal delivery using the synergistic emission of radiofrequency and targeted pressure energies

Fritz, Klaus; Sălăvăstru, Carmen; Gyurova, Magdalina

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“…mechanical (suction, massage) and ultrasound. 10 According to our findings, even microwaves seem to be able to rebuild collagen and elastic fibers in damaged tissue. In a preliminary study on 12 patients with abdominal and trochanteric localized subcutaneous adiposities, the ONDA Coolwaves® system was successfully used with a median abdominal circumference reduction of 3.9 cm after four sessions of treatment.…”

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“…In the present study, a median WC reduction of 3.6 ± 1. and the treatment parameters chosen and ranges from superficial to deep dermal. 10 Compared with ablative fractional CO2 laser, the microablative CO2 laser is more tolerated with fewer side effects.…”

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“…However, while surgical correction produces the most definitive results, it also requires time for patients and carries inherent risks 7 . Fractional ablative lasers as well as noninvasive devices, such as radiofrequency (RF), high‐intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), nonablative Lasers, Infrared (IR), and pressure energy devices, alone or in combination, have also been used to mitigate skin laxity and reduce body circumference, improving the esthetic appearance and self‐confidence of patients 8‐10 …”

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“…7 Fractional ablative lasers as well as noninvasive devices, such as radiofrequency (RF), high-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), nonablative Lasers, Infrared (IR), and pressure energy devices, alone or in combination, have also been used to mitigate skin laxity and reduce body circumference, improving the esthetic appearance and self-confidence of patients. [8][9][10] In the last years, the demand for esthetic procedures for skin tightening, minimizing downtime and side effects, has increased.…”

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“…The benefits of fully ablative laser procedures, however, come at the expense of prolonged recovery times, with open exudative wounds requiring intensive wound care for up to two weeks, and a risk of infection, transient andlong-term pigment changes 8,24. To reduce side effects and optimize the results, a new generation of fractional or microablative CO2 lasers has been introduced to the marketplace 10. According to the concept of fractional photothermolysis, these lasers ablate only a fraction of the epidermal and dermal architecture in the treatment area.…”

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Combined microwaves and fractional microablative CO2 laser treatment for postpartum abdominal laxity

Bonan¹,

Verdelli²

2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Pregnancy is associated with multiple skin changes, most of which are physiological in nature, being the direct result of expected modifications of the hormonal, vascular, metabolic, or immunologic status. 1,2 As the abdomen stretches during pregnancy and some of the muscles lose tone, there are an increased skin laxity and a loss of abdominal elasticity. As a result, the abdomen appears saggy with localized fat deposits, sometimes with striae distensae. 3-5 The umbilicus may look a little stretched out with an unsightly appearance of a "postage stamp" because of stretching, pigmentary changes and lack of surrounding subcutaneous fat. 2 Many of these alterations regress significantly within the first 6 months postpartum 2 while some of them are persistent, representing a major cosmetic concern with long-term distress for women.

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Combined microwaves and fractional microablative CO2 laser treatment for postpartum abdominal laxity

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Verdelli²

2020

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Minimally Invasive Approach to Skin Tightening of the Face and Body: A Systematic Review of Monopolar and Bipolar Radiofrequency Devices

Rohrich

Schultz

Chamata

et al. 2022

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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Background: Radiofrequency treatment is a relatively new and increasingly popular option for patients desiring skin tightening and an improvement in facial or body contour without undergoing an excisional surgical procedure. A systematic review of the literature was performed to investigate the safety and efficacy of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices for facial and body rejuvenation. Methods: A computerized search of the MEDLINE database was performed for clinical studies investigating the use of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices in facial and body rejuvenation. Data on the type of device, treated areas, number of patients, number of treatments, follow-up, complications, and outcomes were collected. Results: The systematic review was performed in September of 2020. A total of 207 articles examined the use of radiofrequency technology for cosmetic purposes, and 23 articles remained after all inclusion and exclusion criteria were considered. Nine articles evaluated monopolar devices and five articles evaluated bipolar devices for treatment of the face. Three articles evaluated monopolar devices and six articles evaluated bipolar devices for treatment of various body areas. Conclusion: There is clinical evidence that monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices produce measurable improvement in skin laxity of the face and body with an acceptable complication profile. The majority of reported complications are minor and transient in nature; major complication rates are higher with the use of monopolar devices than with the use of bipolar devices.

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Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after simultaneous and consecutive application of monopolar radiofrequency and targeted pressure energy

Kinney

Kanakov

Yonkova

2019

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background: The cosmetic appearance of skin is substantially influenced by the organization of connective fibers and underlying subcutaneous tissue. It has been previously documented that radiofrequency and pressure energies alone are able to improve skin appearance; however, detailed histological evaluation should be done to determine their synergistic effect. Aims: This histological study investigates the difference between simultaneous and consecutive application of monopolar radiofrequency with targeted pressure energy on porcine skin. Methods: In a total of four weekly abdominal treatments, simultaneous emission of the energies was applied to two pigs (12 minutes per session); additionally, two pigs were treated consecutively (12 + 12 minutes per session). The 5th pig served as a control subject. Biopsies were obtained at baseline, after the 4th treatment, and at 1-month follow-up. Primary outcomes were to document changes of dermal and hypodermal tissues. Results: In the treated subjects, the amount of collagen and elastin fibers increased significantly (P < .001). At follow-up, simultaneous application showed a significantly higher increase in collagen and elastin fibers (by 59% and 64%, respectively), when compared to consecutive. Thickness of the dermis increased more in the pigs treated simultaneously (+848.8 µm/50.17%; P < .001). Treated tissue also showed the upper part of dermis to be rich in blood vessels and better organized interlobular septa in hypodermis. No significant change was observed in the control subject. Conclusion: Simultaneous application produces significantly more profound changes, when compared to consecutive treatment. Further research is needed but our findings represent a new potential treatment of various skin conditions like cellulite or laxity. K E Y W O R D S collagen, dermis, elastin, radiofrequency, targeted pressure energy This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.

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Reduction of abdominal skin laxity in women postvaginal delivery using the synergistic emission of radiofrequency and targeted pressure energies

Abstract: We conclude the investigated device can significantly reduce signs of early postpartum laxity in abdominal area. As such, it is a promising alternative to surgical procedures.

Cited by 8 publications

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Combined microwaves and fractional microablative CO2 laser treatment for postpartum abdominal laxity

Combined microwaves and fractional microablative CO2 laser treatment for postpartum abdominal laxity

Minimally Invasive Approach to Skin Tightening of the Face and Body: A Systematic Review of Monopolar and Bipolar Radiofrequency Devices

Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after simultaneous and consecutive application of monopolar radiofrequency and targeted pressure energy

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