Acoustic wave therapy for cellulite, body shaping and fat reduction.

BACKGROUND: Cellulite is a common aesthetic condition that affects almost every woman. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) for cellulite and body shaping. METHODS: In this open-label, single-centre trial, 30 women presenting moderate or severe cellulite underwent 12 sessions of AWT on the gluteus and back of the thighs, over six weeks. The following assessments were performed at baseline, and up to 12 weeks after treatment: Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS), body circumference measurements, subcutaneous fat thickness by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), quality of life related by Celluqol® and a satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS: The treatment reduced cellulite severity from baseline up to 12 weeks after the last treatment session (subjects presenting severe cellulite: 60% to 38%). The mean CSS shifted from 11.1 to 9.5 (p < 0.001). Hips circumferences reduced from 99.7 and 103.2 cm to 96.2 and 100.3 cm (respectively, p < 0.001). The average thickness of the subcutaneous fat tissue also decreased (28.3 ± 6.5 mm to 26.7 ± 6.1mm; p < 0.001). The treatment also improved quality of life. More than 90% of the subjects would undergo the treatment again and 89% were satisfied with the results. No serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS: AWT is a safe treatment to improve cellulite appearance and reduce body circumferences.

Bromoderma in an infant

Abstract Bromoderma is a cutaneous eruption caused by the absorption of bromide. Clinical manifestations include acneiform and vegetative lesions. We report the case of an infant with bromoderma caused by the use of syrup for abdominal colic containing calcium bromide. The lesions regressed after discontinuation of the drug.

Redução de medidas corporais após nove sessões de tratamento com laser de baixa intensidade / Reduction of body measures after a ninesession protocol with Low Level Laser Therapy

Introdução: A terapia com laser de baixa intensidade tem sido considerada alternativa não invasiva para remodelamento corporal e redução do tecido subcutâneo. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia do laser de baixa intensidade na redução de medidas corporais e do tecido adiposo subcutâneo da região do abdômen e do quadril. Métodos: Estudo aberto, prospectivo, unicêntrico incluiu 25 mulheres com acúmulo de gordura localizada na região do quadril e abdômen. Nove sessões de low level laser therapy foram realizadas ao longo de três semanas. As participantes foram avaliadas no basal e em 1, 4 e 12 semanas após o tratamento. Aferição de peso e medidas de circunferência corporal, exames de perfil lipídico e de ressonância magnética foram realizados. Resultados: As medidas de circunferência abdominal apresentaram redução significativa até 12 semanas após o tratamento. Na região do quadril, as participantes apresentaram redução mais marcante uma semana após a última sessão. Também uma semana após a finalização do tratamento, 80% das participantes consideraram que o tratamento melhorou o contorno do seu corpo. Nenhum evento adverso relacionado ao tratamento foi relatado. Conclusões: O tratamento com a low level laser therapy é seguro e eficaz na redução das medidas de circunferência, principalmente na região abdominal.

Introduction: Low level laser therapy has been considered a non-invasive treatment alternative to body remodeling and fat tissue reduction. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of low level laser therapy in reducing body circumference measures and subcutaneous adipose tissue of the abdomen and hips areas. Methods: An open, prospective, monocentric study was performed including 25 women with localized fat on the hips and abdomen. Nine sessions of low level laser therapy were performed over 3 weeks. The participants were assessed at baseline and at 1, 4 and 12 weeks after treatment. Assessment of weight and body circumferences, lipid profile tests and MRI were performed. Results: The abdominal circumference measurements showed a significant reduction up to 12 weeks after the treatment. Participants showed a more marked reduction in the hips region one week after the last session. Also one week after the completion of the treatment, 80% of the participants considered that the treatment improved their body contour. There was absence of reports of adverse events related to the treatment. Conclusion: Low level laser therapy is safe and effective in reducing the circumference measurements, particularly in the abdominal region.

Bromoderma in an infant.

Bromoderma is a cutaneous eruption caused by the absorption of bromide. Clinical manifestations include acneiform and vegetative lesions. We report the case of an infant with bromoderma caused by the use of syrup for abdominal colic containing calcium bromide. The lesions regressed after discontinuation of the drug.