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Effect of Monopolar Radiofrequency on Cellulite in Obese Women

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Background: Cellulite is a complicated condition that involves alterations in the adipocytes, extracellular matrix, lymphatic system, and microcirculation. Aim of study: This study aimed to assess impact of monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) on cellulite of thighs in obese women. Patients and Methods: Thirty women complaining from cellulite in thighs, their ages ranged from 25-35 yrs. and BMI ranged from 25-35 kg/m2. They were randomly assigned into control group (A) (n=15) proceeded low caloric diet (1200 kcal/day) for 5 weeks and study group (B) (n=15) proceeded the same diet in addition to MRF 3 times per week for 5 weeks. Evaluating weight by a weight- height scale, calculating body mass index (BMI), and determining grade of cellulite by Nurenberger-Muller scale, thigh circumference by tape measurement and subcutaneous fat thickness by ultrasonography. All of which were done before and after 5 weeks of treatment. Results: Comparing both groups after treatment showed significant improvements in all evaluated measures in favor of study group (B) (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Monopolar radiofrequency improves significantly cellulite of the thighs in obese women.  

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10.21608/ejhm.2022.277524

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Cellulite, Monopolar radiofrequency, thigh, Obesity, Women

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Hager T.

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Mohamed

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Azza B.

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Nashed

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Amir A.

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Gabr

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Wafaa M.

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Kamal

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wafaa_kamal37@yahoo.com

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89

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2

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2022-10-01

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2022-12-31

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2022-10-01

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Effect of Monopolar Radiofrequency on Cellulite in Obese Women

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22 Jan 2023