Cellulite Treatment with a Unipolar Radiofrequency Device
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.
