Feasibility Study of Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation and Cryolipolysis for Abdominal Contouring. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kilmer, Suzanne L.; Cox, Sue Ellen; Zelickson, Brian D.; Bachelor, Eric P.; Gamio, Sylvia; Ostrowski, Rafael; Pham, Linda D.; Stevens, W. Grant
• Is Part Of: Dermatologic surgery. Volume 46(2020)Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Skin -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002420
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-0512

Abstract

Abstract : BACKGROUND: In addition to reducing subcutaneous fat for body contouring, some patients are interested in toning the underlying muscle layer. OBJECTIVE: This feasibility study evaluated the safety and efficacy of electromagnetic muscle stimulation (EMMS) alone, cryolipolysis alone, and cryolipolysis with EMMS for noninvasive contouring of abdomen. METHODS: Abdomens of 50 subjects were treated in a study with 3 cohorts: EMMS alone, Cryolipolysis alone, and Cryolipolysis + EMMS in combination. Electromagnetic muscle stimulation treatments were delivered in 4 sessions over 2 weeks. Cryolipolysis treatments were delivered in one session. Combination treatments consisted of one cryolipolysis and 4 EMMS visits. Efficacy was assessed by independent physician Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), circumferential measurement, Subject GAIS (SGAIS), and Body Satisfaction Questionnaire (BSQ). RESULTS: Safety was demonstrated for all study cohorts with no device- or procedure-related adverse events. Independent photo review showed greatest mean GAIS score for the Cryolipolysis + EMMS cohort followed by Cryolipolysis only, then EMMS only cohort. BSQ showed greatest average score increase for Cryolipolysis + EMMS cohort followed by Cryolipolysis only cohort, then EMMS only cohort. Mean circumferential reduction measurements were greatest for Cryolipolysis + EMMS cohort followed by Cryolipolysis only, and then EMMS only cohort. The mean SGAIS improvement score was equal for the Cryolipolysis only and Cryolipolysis + EMMS cohorts, followed by the EMMS only cohort. CONCLUSION: A multimodal approach using cryolipolysis and EMMS was safe and demonstrated enhanced body contouring efficacy for this feasibility study.