Efeito da radiofrequência não ablativa para o tratamento do fibro edema gelóide: estudo clínico

Abstract

Cellulite is one of the main complaints of women, non-ablative radiofrequency treatment seeks to reduce their appearance and appearance. Objective: To verify the effect of radiofrequency on the reduction of celulite and degree of satisfaction of the participants. Method: Experimental study with 10 participants who underwent 6 sessions of radiofrequency physical therapy intervention in the gluteal and posterior thigh for 3 months at 15-day intervals. They were evaluated before and after treatment by the variables: Weight and height, adipometry and perimeter of the thighs, buttocks and gluteal fold, photographic record, degree of cellulite and improvement of body image satisfaction of individuals through the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Results: The treatment significantly reduced the buttocks and thigh perimetry and adipometry at the analyzed points, comparing the results before and after the treatment. There was a greater reduction in the fixed point perimetry which before treatment had a mean with standard deviation of 98.30 ± 10.00cm and after treatment 92.75 ± 8.45cm (p <0.001). Conclusion: The proposed treatment presented significant statistical results in the reduction of perimetry, adipometry and degree of cellulite in the region of the buttocks and thighs.