Evaluation of safety and efficacy of a new device for muscle toning and body shaping.

BACKGROUND: The spread of non-invasive procedures for fat deposits removal has increased rapidly in recent years. In the field of esthetic medicine, high-intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) technology has recently been introduced, as a tool for toning and strengthening muscles, which goes far beyond normal physical exercise.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new device for body remodeling.

METHODS: A set of 15 patients (7 males and 8 females, BMI 24.05 ± 2.01 kg m-2 , age 32-57) participated in this study. Patients were enrolled at Dermatos center, Montesilvano, Abruzzo, Italy. The technology used is FMS (Flat Magnetic Stimulation): 6-8 treatment sessions were performed. The sessions must be repeated twice a week, with a minimum of 2 days between each session. Treatment duration varies from 20 to 45 min, depending on patients.

RESULTS: During 1-month follow-up after the last treatment evaluations, the results showed tonification, the strengthening of muscles, and the reduction of localized adiposity. There is a significant reduction in waist circumference (80.7 ± 4.3 cm vs 77.3 ± 5.6 cm, p < 0.001). All patients showed relatively high satisfaction immediately after the last treatment.

CONCLUSIONS: Our data show that intense muscle activity is generated by FMS treatments, suggesting that this technology could be used as a convenient and effective muscle toning tool.