J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Sep 27. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15393. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Patients desiring noninvasive body contouring increasing require a more comprehensive approach to soft tissue laxity, muscle, and adipose hypertrophy. Previous devices have typically focused on only adipose reduction, without impact on muscle or skin laxity. This study descripes the first use of noninvasive bipolar radiofrequency in combination with electromagnetic muscle stimulation.
METHODS: This study was an IRB-approved study conducted at four sites (TN, TX, PA, NC). In all, 59 patients completed the three-treatment regimen of combined non-invasive bipolar RF and EMS. Efficacy of the Transform (InMode, Lake Forest, CA) treatment was assessed by numerous outcomes including sequential caliper measurements, circumference measurements, comfort during treatment, subject satisfaction, and ultrasound measurements.
RESULTS: The combination of non-invasive bipolar RF with EMS was found to be safe and efficacious. The three-treatment regimen was statistically efficacious as it related to 1) subject satisfaction, 2) 1 mm ultrasound, 3) 2 mm ultrasound, 3) average of 1 and 2 mm ultrasound, 5) caliper 1 measurements, 6) caliper 2 measurements, 7) average of caliper 1 and 2 measurements, and 8) subject comfort. The outcomes associated with the circumference measurements were not statistically significant, though they were directionally telling in favor as the treatment being efficacious.
CONCLUSION: The combination of noninvasive bipolar radiofrequency and electrical muscle stimulation is a safe and effective method for treatment of skin laxity, adipose hypertrophy, and muscle.
PMID:36164965 | DOI:10.1111/jocd.15393
