Archive for the 'Lasers and Devices' Category

New Radiofrequency Technique Shows Promising Results for Cellulite Reduction

Friday, May 29th, 2009

A new approach to treating cellulite with a bipolar radiofrequency (RF) device can lead to significant improvements in minimizing the dimpled appearance of the treated area, a recent study has found.
The multi-center study, published in Dermatologic Therapy, treated the buttocks of 50 patients with a new bipolar RF technology. The device is set at 6 [...]

Ultrasound Helps Measure Effectiveness of Cellulite Laser Treatment

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Infra-red lasers may be a safe and effective method of treating cellulite, and ultrasound imaging offers an objective and quantitative way of measuring the effectiveness of such treatments, suggests a new study.
Published in the Journal of Cosmetic Laser Therapy, the study used a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. Twelve people were treated on either the left [...]