MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 5000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Cellulite Treatment Forum' source. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:40:29 +0100 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=10 A new study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology studied whether the presence of cellulite interfered with skin aging. The researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Archet Hospital in Nice, France, looked at 94 healthy females divided into three age groups (21-30yrs; 31-40yrs; 51-60yrs) and two grade groups of cellulite (grade 2; grade 0 or control group). They inspected the skin non-invasively for its “orange peel appearance” under low-angle light. They then measured the biomechanical properties of the skin (extensibility-retractability-elasticity). The thicknesses of the skin structures were also evaluated using ultrasound. Their results: “In grade 2, the shadowed surfaces are significantly different according to age; i.e. smaller and more numerous after age of 30; the total skin thickness including hypodermis is increased of about 30% irrespective to age, compared to control group. The biomechanical properties of the skin are significantly modified as age increases without any grade effect. In grade 2, retractability and elasticity parameters are altered from age 30 whilst only from age 50 in the control group. Echogenicities of the superficial and deep dermis also decrease from age 30 and become significantly lower than the ones of grade 0.” They went on to conclude that the population with cellulite presents earlier skin ageing characteristics than the control population. This is a significant discovery if it is verified in further studies. It would be interesting to hear from other researchers and see if anyone else can corroborate these findings. (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642778 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:41:51 +0100 1642778 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=9 A new study has been published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology by Drs. Foster, Kouba, Hayes, Freeman and Moy reporting the efficacy of the MedSculpt device for body contouring and cellulite. The study analyzed five patients with 12 treatments per patient. 2 abdomens and 3 pairs of thighs were treated over the course of weeks. No side effects were reported. At the conclusion of treatment, the reported results were a 4% reduction in thigh circumference and 7.3% supraimbilical circumference reduction. They also reported a mild improvement in skin tone texture and the appearance of cellulite. (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1404153 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:44:18 +0100 1404153 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=9 A new study has been published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology by Drs. Foster, Kouba, Hayes, Freeman and Moy reporting the efficacy of the MedSculpt device for body contouring and cellulite. The study analyzed five patients with 12 treatments per patient. 2 abdomens and 3 pairs of thighs were treated over the course of weeks. No side effects were reported. At the conclusion of treatment, the reported results were a 4% reduction in thigh circumference and 7.3% supraimbilical circumference reduction. They also reported a mild improvement in skin tone texture and the appearance of cellulite. (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382529 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:29:44 +0100 1382529 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=8 Results from a new study by prominent New York Dermatologist Dr. David Goldberg have been published reporting the efficacy of unipolar radiofrequency devices on cellulite. The vast majority of post puberty women have cellulite, and most wish to do something about. Until now very little has proven reliable at treating the problem, though new devices are coming out which show promise.   Dr. Goldberg, et al, studied a unipolar device on thirty women with upper thigh cellulite and showed some promising results:   “Thirty subjects, with Nurnberger-Muller Scale III-IV upper thigh cellulite, were entered into the study. All were treated, every other week, with a unipolar radiofrequency device for a total of six treatments. Subjects were evaluated before and 6 months after treatment with clinical photographs, clinical measurements, biopsies, MRIs, and blood lipid evaluations. RESULTS: Twenty-seven subjects showed evidence of clinical improvement. The mean decrease in leg circumference was 2.45 cm. Histologic changes showed dermal fibrosis of the upper dermis. No MRI or lipid abnormalities were noted. CONCLUSION: Upper thigh skin cellulite can be improved with a new unipolar radiofrequency device. Histologic changes suggest skin tightening as the method of improvement. No undesired complications of the skin or lipid metabolism were noted.”   While further research and larger samples will be needed before we can declare victory over cellulite, it is exciting to see some progress is being made by these prominent scientists. (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223793 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:17:43 +0100 1223793 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=7 Cellulite is a highly frustrating problem, mainly because it is hard to treat. One study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Laser Therapy in March examined a device, marketed as Velasmooth, which is a combination of radiofrequency energy, infrared light and mechanical manipulation of the skin. Doctors Sadick and Magro showed some positive results in the study. Their method involved the treatment of sixteen subjects with cellulite twice a week for six weeks. One thigh was used as a control, while the other underwent treatment. According to the study: The overall thigh circumference decreased in 71.87% of the treated legs. The mean decrease was 0.44 cm of the lower thigh and 0.53 cm of the upper thigh. There was significant visual improvement in cellulite and skin texture. At the final follow-up visit, 50% of subjects had greater than 25% improvement (good be very good) Is anyone using the ELOS technology who can offer feedback on it? (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954326 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:50:58 +0100 954326 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=5 A new study published in June by Drs. Alster and Tanzi of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC, has demonstrated the efficacy of a novel combination approach to treating cellulite. Their method involved the combination of radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical tissue manipulation to improve cellulite. According to the published work, the method involved “Twenty adult women (ages 25-57 years) of various skin phototypes (I-V), and with moderate bilateral thigh and buttock cellulite, received eight biweekly treatments to a randomly selected side (the contralateral side serving as a non-treated control). A combined bipolar radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical suction-based massage device was applied at 20 watts RF, 20 watts IR (700-1500 nm) light, and 200 millibar vacuum (750 mmHg negative pressure). Patients were evaluated using standardized digital photography and circumferential leg measurements at baseline, prior to each treatment session, and at one, three, and six months after the final treatment. Clinical improvement scores of comparable photographs using a quartile grading scale (0 = or < 25%, 1 = 25%-50%, 2 = 51%-75%, 3 = or >75% improvement) were made independently by two masked medical assessors after the series of treatments. Final post-treatment body weight and patients’ subjective evaluations were recorded.” The results of the study indicated that 90% of the patients noticed improvement and 17 out of 18 saying they would pursue treatment on the contralateral thigh. The study said the conclusions were: “Cellulite can be significantly and safely reduced with the use of a noninvasive device that combines bipolar RF, infrared light, and mechanical massage. The effects of treatment appear to be prolonged, but maintenance treatments may be necessary to further enhance the clinical results achieved.” What are the thoughts of the blog participants on this? (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874682 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:09:13 +0100 874682 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=4 Laser and heat-based therapies for the treatment of cellulite are increasingly in the news. We have heard Syneron has received FDA approval for their ELOS device for the treatment of cellulite, and now a new study from Thailand discusses the efficacy of RF for cellulite treatment. The Department of Dermatology at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand performed a research study on 12 patients with a RF-light based device. The subjects were treated twice weekly for a total of eight to nine treatments. According to the study, “Subjects were evaluated using standardized photographs, and measurements of body weight and circumference of treatment sites at baseline, immediately after the last treatment, and four weeks and one year after the last treatment. Clinical improvement scores of comparable photographs using a quartile grading scale (0 = <25%, 1 = 25-50%, 2 = 51-75%, 3 = >75% improvement) were judged independently by two non-treating dermatologists after the series of treatment.” The results of the study concluded that abipolar RF, IR heat and pulsatile suction device provides a beneficial effect on reduction of abdomen and thigh circumference, and smoothening of the cellulite. The statistics of the study: “The average body weights at baseline, immediately after the last treatment, and four weeks and one year after the complete treatment were 56.30, 56.05, 56.23, and 56.53 kg, respectively. The average circumferential reductions of the abdomen and thigh at the last treatment visit were 5.17 +/- 1.04 cm (6.32%+/- 1.82%) and 3.50 +/- 2.16 cm (6.23 +/- 3.58%), respectively. At four weeks after the last treatment, the average circumferential reductions of the abdomen and thigh were sustained at 3.17 +/- 2.75 cm (4.04%+/- 3.69%) and 3.50 +/- 2.04 cm (6.26%+/- 3.52%), respectively. At one year follow-up visit, the average circumferential reductions of the abdomen and thigh were maintained at 3.83 +/- 0.76 cm (4.64%+/- 1.15%) and 3.13 +/- 3.54 (5.50%+/- 6.12%), respectively. Average clinical improvement scores of the abdomen and thigh after the series of treatments were 0.75 (corresponding to ~25% improvement), and 1.75 (corresponding to ~50% improvement), respectively.” Does anyone have an opinion or thoughts on this? (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874683 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:59:00 +0100 874683 http://www.cellulitetreatment.md/?p=3 Welcome to our new physician forum on treating cellulite. Cellulite is a problem we often are asked to treat by countless patients. There are a variety of treatments out there, with drastically divergent results, and many with little or no science to support the hype. The purpose of this forum will be to create a repository for physicians to post their thoughts, idea, clinical work, and feedback on the myriad treatments now being marketed. Cellulite is a common problem and bad information about it is even more common. Hopefully this forum will establish a place for us to communicate reliable information back and forth. We invite the medical community to make posts and suggestions and we are open to ideas about ways to improve the forum as well. We thank you for visiting and welcome you back. Best Regards, Medical Advisory Board, CelluliteTreatment.MD (Source: Cellulite Treatment Forum) Cellulite Treatment Forum blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874684 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:30:34 +0100 874684