Effectiveness of flat magnetic stimulation to improve the skin appearance of fat and muscle tissue in women with cellulite
Shehnaz Arsiwala, Laura Pieri, Irene Fusco, Alessandra Comito, Tiziano Zingoni, Nazneen ArsiwalaObjectives:
Cellulite is one of the most common lipodystrophic diseases, which mainly affects the buttocks and thighs, but can additionally affect the arms, abdomen, and legs. In this study, we considered utilizing a novel electromagnetic stimulation technology to treat cellulite.
Material and Methods:
A sample of 8 female subjects with cellulite on their thighs was enrolled. The patients received 8 treatment sessions with a device that used flat magnetic simulation (FMS) technology. The two scales used were the cellulite severity scale (CSS) and Nürnberger–Müller scale. The global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS) was used to measure the improvement seen during follow-up (1 month after the last session) in order to assess the effectiveness of FMS treatment for cellulite. The degree of patient satisfaction after treatment sessions was evaluated using a BODY-Q scale questionnaire with four points.
Results:
CSS analysis revealed a significant amelioration in the cellulite severity between the baseline evaluation and the 1MFU after the last treatment for the front, posterior and lateral thighs. According to the Nürnberger a global amelioration of the cellulite grade was noted immediately after the last treatment. The GAIS showed an excellent result after treatment, with a mean score of 2.7±0.4. The entire group of patients experienced a decrease in the total mean posterior thighs’ circumferences from 25.1±4.1 at baseline to 23.4±4.1 at post treatment. According to BODY-Q scale questionnaire, after the 8 sessions of treatment, every patient expressed high levels of satisfaction; the average thigh satisfaction score at baseline was 14.63±3.66, at post-treatment 24.38±1.06 and at the 1MFU 24.75±1.16. No cases of temporary muscle fatigue, local erythema, spasms, joint or tendon discomfort, or skin redness were detected.
Conclusion:
FMS could represent a promising non-invasive, efficient treatment tool for cellulite.