Results on reduction of subcutaneous adipose tissue using a novel body contouring system based on microwave technology

Abstract

Over the past decade, the body shaping market has seen steady growth. In order to improve procedures to reduce localized fat deposits, a novel method specifically targeting subcutaneous adipose tissue was developed. The objective of this study is to demonstrate that a novel microwave device with a frequency of 2.45 GHz achieves visible results with greater safety and consistency in reducing adipose tissue. In all, 19healthy patients (10women and 9men; age 24-55years, average age 39years) and visible abdominal fat received three microwave treatment sessions (each 4weeks apart) using the new Onda Plus Body Shaping System (DEKA, Italy). The device uses a handpiece that generates microwaves with a frequency of 2.45 GHz and integrated cooling for optimal patient comfort during treatment. An appropriate treatment protocol was established and applied for approximately 10min in each treatment area. Before the start of treatment, informed consent and photo release forms were signed by all patients. Before each treatment session, the following were collected: body weight, height, waist circumference, and photographs of the area to be treated. All areas to be treated were premarked with a white skin marker pen while standing. Obese patients and those in whom fat deposits were distributed over the entire body or whose skin was in a state of irreversible flaccidity were excluded. A blood test was performed for each patient, both before the start of treatment (T0) and at the end of the entire treatment protocol (T3). All patients met the inclusion/exclusion criteria of the study and signed an informed consent form. The 19healthy adults were divided into three groups according to the size of the abdominal fold (pinch): group1 comprised 4patients with a pinch greater than 4.5 cm, group2 had 10patients with a pinch of 2.5-4.5 cm, and group3 had 5patients with a pinch less than 2.5 cm. At the 3‑month follow-up, the clinically measurable reduction in abdominal circumference was 3.80 ± 1.21 cm in all patients. The microwave-based body contouring system was shown to be safe and effective to reduce abdominal circumference. No severe pain or noticeable discomfort was reported during any of the treatment sessions.