The High Frequency (HF) Ultrasound as a Useful Imaging Technique for the Efficacy Assessment of Different Anti-Cellulite Treatments

Mlosek Robert Krzysztof, Malinowska Sylwia, Dębowska Renata, Lewandowski Marcin, Nowicki Andrzej

Department of Diagnostic Imaging, II Medical Faculty, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Dr. Irena Eris Scientific Research Center, Warsaw, Poland.
Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Life-Beauty, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland.

DOI: 10.4236/jcdsa.2013.31A013                

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to evaluate the role of high frequency ultrasound in monitoring and efficacy assessment of anti-cellulite treatments. A group of 66 women used 3 different types of anti-cellulite treatments; additionally a placebo group (n = 18) was created. The μ-Scan ultrasound device with a 35 MHz mechanical probe was used for the examinations. The following parameters were subjected to the ultrasound evaluation: epidermis thickness, dermis thickness, dermis echogenicity, the length and area of subcutaneous tissue bands projecting into the dermis (dermis-hypodermis junction), as well as the presence/absence of edema within the dermis. As a result of anti-cellulite treatment, the length and area of dermis-hypodermis junction significantly decreased, and dermis echogenicity significantly increased. Ultrasound imaging made it possible to evaluate the efficacy of the applied treatments. The high frequency ultrasound is a useful imaging technique for the application in aesthetic dermatology and cosmetology.

Keywords

Aesthetic Medicine; Cellulite; Anti-Cellulite Treatment; High Frequency Ultrasound; Skin Ultrasound

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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