TITLE:
Bi-Polar RF, Still the Gold Standard for Non-Invasive Fat Volume Reduction
AUTHORS:
James K. M. Chan, Inna Belenky, Monica Elman
KEYWORDS:
Adipose Tissue, Asian Patients, Radiofrequency, Vacuum
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
Vol.5 No.4,
November
23,
2015
ABSTRACT: Background and Objective: Non-invasive body contouring treatments is one
of the fastest growing markets in the aesthetic field. The main purpose of
radiofrequency (RF)-based devices for body contouring is to produce thermal
stimulus which leads to skin tightening effect by dermal collagen production
and decreases the volume of adipose tissue by a reduction of the adipocyte’s
cytosolic. The cutaneous application of RF devices in Asian patients differs in
several respects from their use in Caucasians; therefore the objective of this
study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel RF device used for
focal fat reduction. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two Asian patients aged 24 -
51, Fitzpatrick skin types III-V, were enrolled to the study and received 6
sessions of consecutive abdomen contouring treatment with bi-polar RF device
combined with a mechanical pressure. Statistical linear correlation tests and
descriptive analysis were performed on the cohort. Results: All twenty-two
patients treated for six treatments showed some degree of circumferential reduction
with a stable weight. No adverse events were recorded during the whole period
of trial. During the 3-month follow up visit, no deterioration of the body
condition was detected. No statistical significant relation was found between
circumference change and weight, age, heightor BMI. Conclusions: The majority of
the patients exhibited a substantial circumferential reduction, not at the
expense of weight loss. The bi-polar RF device was found to be safe for Asian
skin.