Non‐invasive system delivering microwaves energy for unwanted fat reduction and submental skin tightening: Clinical evidence

Abstract

Double chin, sagging skin, and aged appearance are caused by excessive submental fat that distorts the anterior cervicomental triangle. Interventions to increase submental fullness and strengthen skin elasticity to improve cervico-facial curves are often required. 1 Submental fat (SMF) accumulation is an aesthetically painful concern for which there have been recent advances in minimally invasive and non-invasive therapeutic options. 2 Slack skin and double chin are the main consequences of SMF. Sagging skin under the chin is a typical aging sign while a double chin makes young or middleaged people appear as endomorphic figures.

The Efficacy of Noninvasive 1060-Nm Diode Lasers for Submental Lipolysis: A Pilot Study

“…23 No significant adverse effects were noted among the subjects. 23 Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of a 1060-nm diode laser for fat reduction in some areas of the body. [15][16][17][18] The laser has a high affinity for adipose tissue due to its long wavelength.…”

“…23 A total of 48 subjects underwent submental treatment for 6 sessions and showed significant decrease in submental fat and laxity at 12 weeks follow-up. 23 No significant adverse effects were noted among the subjects. 23 Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of a 1060-nm diode laser for fat reduction in some areas of the body.…”

“…Among them are injection adipolysis, [5][6][7][8] cryolipolysis, [9][10][11][20][21][22] radiofrequency, 12 high-intensity focus ultrasound, 13,14 laser lipolysis [15][16][17][18] and microwave technology. 23 A recent study done by Salsi et al used microwaves technology for unwanted fat reduction and submental skin tightening. 23 The technology utilizes selective microwave frequency producing localized heat and is absorbed by that fat through a biophysical process called "dielectric heating".…”

“…23 A recent study done by Salsi et al used microwaves technology for unwanted fat reduction and submental skin tightening. 23 The technology utilizes selective microwave frequency producing localized heat and is absorbed by that fat through a biophysical process called "dielectric heating". 23 A total of 48 subjects underwent submental treatment for 6 sessions and showed significant decrease in submental fat and laxity at 12 weeks follow-up.…”

“…23 The technology utilizes selective microwave frequency producing localized heat and is absorbed by that fat through a biophysical process called "dielectric heating". 23 A total of 48 subjects underwent submental treatment for 6 sessions and showed significant decrease in submental fat and laxity at 12 weeks follow-up. 23 No significant adverse effects were noted among the subjects.…”