Treatment by cryolipolysis with radio-frequency and ultrasound cavitation combination is no more effective in improving indices of adiposity than radio-frequency and ultrasound cavitation alone

Introduction

Various types of non-invasive methods are available to reduce local fat mass, including cryolipolysis, radiofrequency (RF), low-level laser therapy and ultrasound cavitation (USC). The main purpose of this study was to assess the combined effect of cryolipolysis with radio-frequency and ultrasound cavitation on anthropometric indices.

Methods

Forty-four overweight individuals were recruited. All subjects were randomly divided into two groups. Group A was treated with RF/USC; group B was treated with RF/USC together with cryolipolysis. Anthropometric parameters (weight, BMI, waist, abdomen circumference and trunk fat) were measured before and after treatment.

Results

Although the different anthropometric parameters in both groups were significantly reduced (P ≤ 0.05), the reductions in group A were significantly greater than for group B, apart from waist circumference.

Conclusion

Our findings indicate that applying cryolipolysis with RF/USC did not improve the anthropometric indices compared with RF/USC alone, apart from waist circumference.