Background: A healthy lifestyle is not always able to improve the abdomen's appearance, especially in those patients who have undergone sudden weight changes. Objective: We aimed at evaluating the efficacy of combined microwaves and flat magnetic stimulation (FMS) to treat abdominal localized adiposity and laxity. Methods: Twenty-five patients were subjected to two treatment sessions per month on the abdominal area with microwaves. FMS was also performed twice per week, with a minimum of two days between each session for two months. The technology uses three types of different protocols: massage, muscle definition (shaping), and muscular strengthening. Measurements, including body mass index (BMI) and waist, and abdominal ultrasound were performed at baseline and three months after the last treatment session. Blood examinations were performed, and a 5-Likert scale questionnaire was used to assess patient satisfaction. Results: At follow-up, three months after the last treatment, the mean waist circumference (WC) was significantly reduced, and skin laxity improved in all patients (p < 0.001). A significant improvement in abdominal muscle tissue thickness was also shown in all abdominal areas, and the thickness of the adipose tissue evaluated by ultrasound was reduced. Conclusions: This study proves that the combination of microwaves and FMS treatment is secure and efficient for treating abdominal subcutaneous fat and skin laxity.

A new protocol to treat abdominal subcutaneous fat combining microwaves and flat magnetic stimulation / Nisticò, Steven Paul; Bonan, Paolo; Coli, Federica; Verdelli, Alice; Fusco, Irene; Gratteri, Francesco; Sicilia, Claudia; Cantisani, Carmen; Pellacani, Giovanni; Bennardo, Luigi; Cannarozzo, Giovanni. - In: BIOENGINEERING. - ISSN 2306-5354. - 9:5(2022). [10.3390/bioengineering9050182]

A new protocol to treat abdominal subcutaneous fat combining microwaves and flat magnetic stimulation

Nisticò, Steven Paul;Fusco, Irene;Cantisani, Carmen
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Pellacani, Giovanni
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2022

Abstract

Background: A healthy lifestyle is not always able to improve the abdomen's appearance, especially in those patients who have undergone sudden weight changes. Objective: We aimed at evaluating the efficacy of combined microwaves and flat magnetic stimulation (FMS) to treat abdominal localized adiposity and laxity. Methods: Twenty-five patients were subjected to two treatment sessions per month on the abdominal area with microwaves. FMS was also performed twice per week, with a minimum of two days between each session for two months. The technology uses three types of different protocols: massage, muscle definition (shaping), and muscular strengthening. Measurements, including body mass index (BMI) and waist, and abdominal ultrasound were performed at baseline and three months after the last treatment session. Blood examinations were performed, and a 5-Likert scale questionnaire was used to assess patient satisfaction. Results: At follow-up, three months after the last treatment, the mean waist circumference (WC) was significantly reduced, and skin laxity improved in all patients (p < 0.001). A significant improvement in abdominal muscle tissue thickness was also shown in all abdominal areas, and the thickness of the adipose tissue evaluated by ultrasound was reduced. Conclusions: This study proves that the combination of microwaves and FMS treatment is secure and efficient for treating abdominal subcutaneous fat and skin laxity.
2022
abdominal subcutaneous fat; flat magnetic stimulation; microwaves for body shaping
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A new protocol to treat abdominal subcutaneous fat combining microwaves and flat magnetic stimulation / Nisticò, Steven Paul; Bonan, Paolo; Coli, Federica; Verdelli, Alice; Fusco, Irene; Gratteri, Francesco; Sicilia, Claudia; Cantisani, Carmen; Pellacani, Giovanni; Bennardo, Luigi; Cannarozzo, Giovanni. - In: BIOENGINEERING. - ISSN 2306-5354. - 9:5(2022). [10.3390/bioengineering9050182]
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