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Use of Stationary Ultrasound Device In Subcutaneous Abdominal Fat Tissue: Analysis of Clinical Effects.

BACKGROUND: High-intensity stationary therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) technology is gaining popularity as an attractive modality for treating different conditions, but little is known about its application in aesthetics.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of stationary unfocused ultrasound (HITU technology) in treating localized fat in women's abdominal region.

METHODS: The sample consisted of 43 women with localized abdominal adiposity, assessed pre and post-treatment by assessment protocols, adversity analysis questionnaires, ultrasound exams, and serum level exams. The volunteers were randomly divided into three subgroups: G-1, who used the device off, G-2 received therapy with the device once a week for two months (Parameters: Pulsed - 100Hz - 50% - 4.0 W/cm2 - 20 minutes) and the G-3 who used the device on twice a week for a month (Parameters: Pulsed - 100Hz - 50% - 3.2W/cm2 - 30 minutes). All groups received eight sessions in total.

RESULTS: There was a significant reduction for G-3 in the plicometry of the lower right region ( p =0.01) in the comparison between the final and initial moments. In the comparison among the three research groups, there was a significant reduction in plicometry in the lower right ( p =0.03) and left ( p =0.02) regions in G3. Via ultrasound, a reduction in the fat layers average was observed in all groups. In G-3, there were significant differences in the left infraumbilical region ( p =0.02) and right ( p =0.04). In the group comparison, the right infraumbilical region showed significant differences ( p =0.04) for the G-3. No differences were found for weight, BMI, body fat percentage and supra, infra and umbilical perimetry ( p >0.05). The adverse reactions reported were: Mild hyperaemia (75%) and sensation of shock (21%), there were also reports of improvement in fluid retention in 93.7 percent of the volunteers, and most were satisfied with the result.

CONCLUSION: Both treatment protocols for the reduction of localized adiposity were effective compared to the placebo group, with a significant reduction in the use of ultrasound and plicometry in the concentration of fat in the lower abdominal region.

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