Approach of Chronic Pelvic Pain with Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation.

Materials and Methods: Vulvar Functional Status Questionnaire (VQ) was used for the evaluation of patient's chronic pelvic pain and muscle hypertone improvements. The interstitial cystitis was assessed by the Leary-Sant symptom and problem indexes (ICSI and ICPI). In this study, the scores resulting from the sum of the two indexes were evaluated as OSS (ICSI + ICPI). Results: Women with chronic pelvic pain and muscle hypertone showed VQ mean values significantly lower than the controls (p < 0.005) from the second treatment up to the sixth one. In 6 patients affected by interstitial cystitis, the mean score of OSS was significantly lower than the controls (p < 0.005) from the second treatment up to 2 months follow-up after the last treatment session. No side effects were observed. Conclusion: Based on these results, this technology may successfully manage muscle hypertonicity condition, the chronic pelvic pain, and interstitial cystitis.

Microwave Therapy for Frostbite Management: A Case Series.

Microwave body tightening and contouring is a common and efficient cosmetic medical procedure. The current study presents preliminary data about microwave treatment for body contouring where an innovative and unexpected benefit on frostbites was shown. This is a case series on two patients with frostbite treated with microwave therapy. The participants received the treatment for five sessions at 20-day intervals, including the beginning of the study. In addition to being satisfied with the treatment of their skin imperfections, the patients noticed a remarkable and progressive improvement in frostbite on their limbs. Both patients experienced a significant improvement in skin sensation and appearance and no side effects were observed. Our findings confirmed the safety and efficacy of microwave therapy in treating cellulite and skin laxity but rather a positively effect and a significant improvement in the treatment of frostbite as a secondary intention.

Use of a microwave device for the treatment of cellulite and localized fat adiposity: a 1-year follow-up study.

BACKGROUND: The body contour market has grown steadily over the last years, due to the persistent demand for non-invasive treatments for localized fat adiposities, cellulite, and skin laxity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new device delivering microwaves (MWs) energy for unwanted fat and cellulite reduction after a full cycle of treatments and 1 year later. A total of 45 patients with localized adiposity and/or cellulite in different body areas (inner thigh, upper arm, abdomen, culotte de cheval, buttocks), received four treatment sessions, 4 weeks apart. Photographic records and global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS) score were performed. RESULTS: For the treatment of cellulite the average GAIS score passed from 3.65 ± 0.49 at 1-month follow-up (1MFU) to 2.7 ± 0.66 at 1-year follow-up (1YFU). For the treatment of localized adiposity, the average GAIS score passed from 3.52 ± 0.51 at 1MFU to 2.82 ± 0.88 at 1YFU. No particular red area was detected either during or after the treatment. There was no mention of assessment of pain or side effects. CONCLUSIONS: The study findings showed that MWs allow for the treatment of cellulite and localized fat adiposity in a safe and effective way, with results lasting over time up to 1 year after the end of the treatment.

Non-invasive system delivering microwaves energy for unwanted fat reduction and submental skin tightening: Clinical evidence.

BACKGROUND: Cervicomental contour represents an important aesthetic problem. AIMS: This research evaluates the safety and the efficacy of a new non-invasive system delivering microwave energy for the treatment of submental skin laxity and fat. METHODS: Forty-eight subjects underwent submental treatment with the device at hand at Poliambulatorio San Michele, Reggio Emilia, Italy. The treatment was performed on the submental area starting from 1.5 cm below the lower border of the mandible up to the hyoid bone. Treatment consisted of 6 sessions of 10 min, with a 2-week interval between each session. At the baseline and upon follow-up 12 weeks from the last treatment, the following evaluations were performed: Photographic evaluation, Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS), Submental Skin Laxity Grade (SMSLG), Five-Point Likert Scale Questionnaire (LSQ) for Skin Laxity, Patient-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain evaluation. RESULTS: Mean submental fat and laxity scores evaluation significantly decrease respectively from 3.4 ± 0.5 and 3.7 ± 0.5 at baseline to 1.7 ± 0.6 and 2.4 ± 0.6 (p < 0.01) at 12-week follow-up after the last treatment. The treatment was well-tolerated according to the NRS results. Out of the 47 participants (70.2%), 33 were very satisfied or satisfied. Most patients denied experiencing any discomfort during and after the treatment with the non-invasive device delivering microwaves. The submental subcutaneous fat reduction, the improvement of submental skin tightening, and aesthetic results are confirmed also by photographic evaluation. No side effects were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed the potential microwaves role in the treatment of localized submental subcutaneous adiposities and skin laxity.

Is It Possible to Improve Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Life in Female Patients? A Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy of Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation Technology.

Background and Objectives: Urinary incontinence is the accidental loss of urine that can occur at any age, especially among women over 50; however, its prevalence is increasing. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a device that uses Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation for the management of women with mixed urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 female patients underwent a total of six treatment sessions performed twice a week for three consecutive weeks, for 28 min. Three questionnaires were used for the evaluation of the urinary improvements: Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF), Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder Module (ICIQ-OAB), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7). The questionnaires were compiled immediately before each treatment, within the treatment period (until the sixth treatment session), and up to 3 months of follow-up. Results: Improvement in quality of life is observed according to the results of the questionnaire, already after six sessions and at three months follow-up. ICIQ-UI-SF's average score at baseline was 20.2 (±1.1), and it significantly declined (p < 0.01) to 1.8 (±2.4) after six sessions and to 4.8 (±2.8) at 3 months follow-up; ICIQ-OAB's average score significantly decreased (p < 0.01) from 10.4 (±3.2) at baseline to 1.4 (±0.8) after six sessions and 2.3 (±1.6) at 3 months follow-up. IIQ-7's average score significantly decreased (p < 0.01) from 20.2 (±1.7) at baseline to 0.4 (±0.5) after six sessions and to 4.7 (±2.8) at 3 months follow-up. Conclusions: Our results suggest that Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation technology can reduce mixed urinary incontinence symptoms for all women examined, leading to an improvement in the patient quality of life and patient awareness of their pelvic floor area with good results.

Microwave Therapy for Cellulite: An Effective Non-Invasive Treatment.

BACKGROUND: Cellulite represents a common cosmetic problem that affects nearly all women. This study aimed to evaluate microwave therapy's effectiveness for cellulite treatment. METHODS: In this study, 26 women showing severe or moderate cellulite underwent four sessions of microwave therapy on the buttocks and posterior thighs. The following assessments were performed at baseline and the three-month follow-up after the last treatment: the Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS), Nürnberger-Müller classification scale, photographic evaluation, and buttocks/posterior thighs circumference measurements. A Likert scale questionnaire was used to assess patient satisfaction at the 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: The treatment positively affected the cellulite severity as confirmed by the Cellulite Severity Scale (CSS) and Nürnberger-Müller classification scale results. CSS showed a significant amelioration in cellulite severity between the initial assessment and the 3-month follow-up for the buttocks and posterior thighs, with total average scores that ranged from 10.7 ± 3.1 to 4.5 ± 1.8 (p < 0.01). The treatment also resulted in a remarkable improvement in comfort/satisfaction and a buttocks and posterior thighs circumference reduction. No serious adverse events were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Microwave therapy has proven to be a safe treatment for improving cellulite appearance and reducing body circumferences.