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Body shaping with acoustic wave therapy AWT ® /EPAT ® : Randomized, controlled study on 14 subjects

2011; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 13; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3109/14764172.2011.630089

1476-4180

Maurice Adatto, Robin Adatto-Neilson, Pavel Novák, Alexander Krotz, Gerd Haller,

Lymphatic System and Diseases

Introduction: Reduction of localised adiposities by non invasive means is a very frequent request among the female and male population. Objective: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of AWT®, combining two different mechanical waves, planar AWT and radial AWT during the same session, in volume reduction of saddle bags in women. Methods: Treatment was performed on the saddle bag areas of 14 female patients, with the CELLACTOR® SC1 (Storz Medical AG, Tägerwilen, Switzerland) using extracorporeal pulse activation technology, EPAT®. This device includes two handpieces, the C-ACTOR® and the D-ACTOR®. Within 4 weeks, eight AWT® treatment sessions have been performed with both applicators. Follow-up visits were performed 1, 4 and 12 weeks after the last treatment. Results: Measurements with the ultrasound system clearly demonstrate a significant diminution in the subcutaneous fat layer thickness and a reduction of the averaged circumference of thighs. Conclusions: This study, although performed on a small number of patients, tends to show the safety and efficacy of AWT® in treating localized fat areas in a non-invasive way. There is also an additional benefit for patients in reducing the cellulite appearance and improving the skin firmness at the same time by using AWT®.