Cavitation and radiofrequency versus cryolipolysis on leptin regulation in central obese subjects: A randomized controlled study

Abstract

Background and Objective: To investigate the efficacy of adding ultrasound cavitation and radiofrequency versus cryolipolysis to weight reduction program on leptin, insulin, waist circumference, skinfold, body weight in central obese subjects. Material and Methods: Sixty centrally obese participants were randomly allocated into three equal groups. Subjects in the study group (I) received cavitation and radiofrequency plus dietary regimen, subjects in the second study group (II) received cryolipolysis in conjunction with the same diet program, and subjects in the control group (III) received the same dietary regimen only. Leptin, insulin level, waist circumference, skinfold, body weight, and body mass index were measured shortly before intervention techniques and 3 months afterward. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between cavitation plus radiofrequency and cryolipolysis on leptin and insulin levels after 3 months of intervention. However, statistically significant differences were found in waist circumference, skinfold, weight reduction, and body mass index in favor of the cavitation group (p < 0.05). In addition, both cavitation-radiofrequency and cryolipolysis were statistically significantly different than the diet alone in favor of the study groups (p < 0.05) in all the outcome measures. Furthermore, there were statistically significant differences in all outcome measures (p < 0.05) when comparing the baseline and postintervention results in each group except for leptin level in the diet group (p = 0.14). Conclusion: Subjects who underwent cavitation plus radiofrequency had better improvement on waist circumference, skinfold, and body mass index than subjects who received cryolipolysis. However, no differences were found between cavitation plus radiofrequency and cryolipolysis on leptin and insulin levels.

Effect of Electro-Acupuncture versus Ultrasound Cavitation on Leptin Hormone in Females with Insulin Resistance

“…Regarding UC, Naeimi et al [16] reported that overweight women who followed a dietary restriction plan in addition to UC and radiofrequency therapies for five weeks reported a significant decrease in their leptin hormone levels. Also, Abdel-Aal et al [17] reported that adding UC and radiofrequency to 3-month dietary restriction significantly decreased central obese women's BMI, body weight/mass, WC, and leptin hormone.…”

Effect of Cryolipolysis Device Versus Cavitation Device With Vegan Diet on Serum Lipid Profile in Women With Central Obesity

“…A study comparing the impact of two treatments on leptin regulation within centrally obese patients found no statistically significant differences in insulin as well as leptin levels following 3 months of intervention among cavitation plus radiofrequency and cryolipolysis [9]. But the cavitation group had statistically significant improvements in waist circumference, skinfold, weight reduction, as well as (P<0.05).…”

Effect of Cavitation versus Radiofrequency on Abdominal Adiposity Reduction in Overweight Female Students

“…Since this is an estimate, use caution 33) . Figure expected to be 2 to 4mm 34) . Utilize RF treatment on specific localized fat areas, targeting the same predetermined cavitation site in group (A), apply the applicator with gentle pressure, moving it continuously in a sweeping motion over the skin.…”

“…The diameter of the transducer head is 8.0 cm, and it has a power of 45 watts. The depth of penetration of the frequency used was expected to be from 6 to 8-cm34) . The individual received treatment while lying in a relaxed supine position.…”