The High Frequency (HF) Ultrasound as a Useful Imaging Technique for the Efficacy Assessment of Different Anti-Cellulite Treatments

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to evaluate the role of high frequency ultrasound in monitoring and efficacy assessment of anti-cellulite treatments. A group of 66 women used 3 different types of anti-cellulite treatments; additionally a placebo group (n = 18) was created. The µ-Scan ultrasound device with a 35 MHz mechanical probe was used for the examinations. The following parameters were subjected to the ultrasound evaluation: epidermis thickness, dermis thickness, dermis echogenicity, the length and area of subcutaneous tissue bands projecting into the dermis (dermis-hypodermis junction), as well as the presence/absence of edema within the dermis. As a result of anti-cellulite treatment, the length and area of dermis-hypodermis junction significantly decreased, and dermis echogenicity significantly increased. Ultrasound imaging made it possible to evaluate the efficacy of the applied treatments. The high frequency ultrasound is a useful imaging technique for the application in aesthetic dermatology and cosmetology.

Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Elastography Assessment of Lymphoedema Tissue: An Insight into Tissue Stiffness

“…Previous authors have described the dermal-subcutaneous tissue layer border in early lymphoedema as a clear, bright line between the tissue layers in greyscale imaging [ 17 ] and suggest the border becomes less structurally organised as lymphoedema progresses [ 18 ]. However, border deterioration is also known to occur with cellulite deposition in non-lymphoedema tissues [ 19 ]. In our previous work, we reported border deterioration to occur inconsistently across lymphoedema-affected and non-lymphoedema presentations [ 13 ].…”

“…In our previous work, we reported border deterioration to occur inconsistently across lymphoedema-affected and non-lymphoedema presentations [ 13 ]. Border deterioration is marked by a reduction in the definition of the structural line and increasing size of border undulations and serrations [ 19 ] and has been associated with greater pitting depths [ 14 ]. Although research is yet to confirm all of the factors that influence border integrity, apparent loss in border definition has been shown to be clinically meaningful with respect to pitting depth and tissue stiffness change.…”

Evaluation of the efficacy of a moisturiser by the use of high-frequency ultrasonography

“…Bardzo dużą popularność ultrasonografia wysokich częstotliwości zdobywa w medycynie estetycznej, gdzie wykorzystywana jest zarówno do planowania zabiegów, monitorowania ich przebiegu, oceny efektów jak również do oceny i leczenia ewentualnych powikłań [4,5]. Wysoką użyteczność badania ultrasonograficznego wykazano również na gruncie kosmetologii w ocenie preparatów kosmetycznych, szczególnie w przypadku terapii antycellulitowych [6,7]. Ultrasonografia znalazła również swoje miejsce w badaniach dotyczących starzenia się skóry i terapii anti-aging, gdzie wykazano jej wysoką użyteczność w ocenie stanu skóry i zmian zachodzących pod wpływem stosowanych terapii [8].…”