Efficacy of intradermal mesotherapy in cellulite reduction - conventional and high frequency ultrasound monitoring results.

Efficacy of intradermal mesotherapy in cellulite reduction - conventional and high frequency ultrasound monitoring results.

J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2017 Jun 07;:

Authors: Sylwia M, Krzysztof MR

Abstract
BACKGROUND Cellulite affects majority of women and is an unacceptable cosmetic defect. Therefore, effective methods for cellulite reduction are being sought. Intradermal mesotherapy is one of such methods. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of intradermal mesotherapy in cellulite reduction, using conventional and high frequency ultrasound. METHODS 21 women with cellulite underwent a series of intradermal mesotherapy procedures. The following parameters were assessed: thickness of epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, echogenicity of dermis and the surface area of serrated hypodermis-dermis junction. Furthermore, the thigh circumference was measured, body mass index, cellulite severity was assessed using Nürnberger-Müller's scale, photographs. RESULTS Intradermal mesotherapy reduced severity of cellulite. The surface area of serrated hypodermis-dermis junction and hypodermis thickness decreased significantly as compared to baseline. Cellulite reduction was also confirmed by palpation, decreased thigh circumference and the Nürnberger- Müller's grade. There were no statistically significant changes in epidermis or dermis thickness, body weight and the BMI. CONCLUSION Intradermal mesotherapy offers effective cellulite reduction. It is a simple and safe treatment, which makes it popular. Further research in mesotherapy is essential due to a limited number of published studies. Ultrasound is a useful method to monitor treatment and assess its effects.

PMID: 28590783 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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