Reductions in body measurements promoted by a garment containing ceramic nanoparticles: a 4‐month follow‐up study. (26th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Conrado, Luis Augusto Lupato; Munin, Egberto
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 12:Number 1(2013:Mar.)
• Page Start: 18
• Page End: 24
• Publication Date: 2013-02-26
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jocd12027-abs-0001"> <title>Summary</title> <sec id="jocd12027-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>Published literature reports significant improvements in pathological conditions, such as pain, blood dyscrasias, and cellulite, after using topical occlusive accessories containing particulate ceramic materials. Recent work reported a reduction in body measurements after 30 days of daily use of high‐waist undershorts made of synthetic fabrics with embedded ceramic particles.</p> </sec> <sec id="jocd12027-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Objectives</title> <p>In this study, we investigated whether the use of a garment made with synthetic fibers embedded with powdered ceramic could lead to reductions in body measurements at a longer time span (120 day).</p> </sec> <sec id="jocd12027-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>Thirty‐two female volunteers wore clothing containing ceramic powder for at least 8 h a day for 120 days. The efficacy of the treatment was evaluated through anthropometric measurements taken before treatment and after 30, 60, and 120 days of treatment.</p> </sec> <sec id="jocd12027-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>The experimental data showed a more pronounced reduction in body measurements at the beginning of treatment with a trend of stabilization in measured body circumferences during the final 60 days of the experimental period.</p> </sec> <sec id="jocd12027-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>The experimental data showed that the occlusive treatment with a garment composed of ceramic particles promoted reductions in body measurements during a 120‐day experimental period.</p> </sec> </abstract>