In this case study of a unique instance, the effects of non-invasive generated shockwaves onto the skin and the underlying fat tissue of a cellulite-afflicted, 52-year-old woman were investigated. The treatment was applied at the lateral thighs once per week for a period of 10 weeks. Diagnostic high-resolution ultrasound (Esaote 25 Gold® device with 15–18 MHz linear probe), thermography (Thermo...

A 40-year-old female patient presented with the complaint of gluteal pain after intramuscular injection. In initial evaluation patient, there was only a large area cellulite in region without abscess. On second day patient's follow-up, abscess detected on ultrasonography and drained necrotic tissued debrided. Wound cleaning done daily for 10 days. The wound then partially closed sutures. remain...

BACKGROUND Extracorporeal pulse activation therapy (EPAT), also called extracorporeal acoustic wave therapy, seeks to achieve effective and long-lasting improvement of age-related connective tissue weakness in the extremities, especially in the treatment of unsightly cosmetic skin defects referred to as cellulite. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to stimulate metabolic activity in su...

Artichoke is used to mobilize fatty stores in the liver and detoxify it, and as a natural aid to lower cholesterol. Cynarin demonstrated properties against oxidative stress induced by inflammatory mediators. In addition it exercises a certain control on lipolysis, favouring the synthesis energy-transporting enzymes NAD-NADH2 and NADP-NADPH2. It acts as diuretic and vasoconstrictor, stimulating ...

BACKGROUND Very few therapeutic options have proven effective in the treatment of cellulite. AIMS To evaluate the effectiveness and adverse effects of a bipolar radiofrequency (RF), infrared (IR) heat and pulsatile suction device for the treatment of cellulite. METHODS Twelve subjects were treated with the RF-light-based device. All subjects were treated twice weekly for a total number of e...

Les cellulites orbitaires est une affection grave par ses complications aussi bien locales, locorégionales que générales, pouvant engager le pronostic vital et fonctionnel, surtout lorsque le diagnostic est tardif et la prise en charge inappropriée. Le but de cette étude est de décrire les aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs des cellulites orbitaires et d'insister s...