Evaluation of safety and efficacy of a new device for muscle toning and body shaping. (29th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leone, Alessandro; Piccolo, Domenico; Conforti, Claudio; Pieri, Laura; Fusco, Irene
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 20:Number 12(2021)
• Page Start: 3863
• Page End: 3870
• Publication Date: 2021-10-29
• Subjects: body toning -- FMS (Flat Magnetic Stimulation) -- lipolysis; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14579
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The spread of non‐invasive procedures for fat deposits removal has increased rapidly in recent years. In the field of esthetic medicine, high‐intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) technology has recently been introduced, as a tool for toning and strengthening muscles, which goes far beyond normal physical exercise. Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new device for body remodeling. Methods: A set of 15 patients (7 males and 8 females, BMI 24.05 ± 2.01 kg m −2, age 32–57) participated in this study. Patients were enrolled at Dermatos center, Montesilvano, Abruzzo, Italy. The technology used is FMS (Flat Magnetic Stimulation): 6–8 treatment sessions were performed. The sessions must be repeated twice a week, with a minimum of 2 days between each session. Treatment duration varies from 20 to 45 min, depending on patients. Results: During 1‐month follow‐up after the last treatment evaluations, the results showed tonification, the strengthening of muscles, and the reduction of localized adiposity. There is a significant reduction in waist circumference (80.7 ± 4.3 cm vs 77.3 ± 5.6 cm, p < 0.001). All patients showed relatively high satisfaction immediately after the last treatment. Conclusions: Our data show that intense muscle activity is generated by FMS treatments, suggesting that this technology could be used as a convenient and effective muscle toning tool.