In:
Dermatologic Surgery, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 47, No. 3 ( 2021-03), p. 386-391
Abstract:
High-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) field procedure induces changes in the gluteal muscles and improves the aesthetic appearance of the buttocks. OBJECTIVE This study aims to objectively assess the hypertrophic response of the gluteal muscles after HIFEM treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven subjects (40.00 ± 6.68 years) received 4, 30-minute HIFEM treatments of the buttocks. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvic region was obtained at baseline, 1-month, and 3-month follow-up to reconstruct 3D volumes of musculus gluteus maximus , medius, and minimus . Volumetric changes were calculated and statistically analyzed. Standardized photographs, weight measurements, patient satisfaction, treatment comfort, and adverse events were also documented. RESULTS Volumetric analysis revealed a significant increase ( p = .001) in the size of the examined muscles at 1-month (+10.81 ± 1.60%) and 3-month (+13.23 ± 0.91%) follow-up. A more profound hypertrophic effect was seen in the upper buttock region. This translated into a visible buttock lifting, also captured by patient photography. Gluteal adipose tissue was insignificantly affected. Patients were satisfied, and they found the treatments comfortable. No adverse events were observed. CONCLUSION Simultaneous enhancement of gluteal muscles was documented. This represents the first objective evaluation of the HIFEM-induced structural changes in the gluteal muscles and physiologic documentation of the aesthetic improvement previously reported by other authors.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1076-0512
,
1524-4725
DOI:
10.1097/DSS.0000000000002764
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020062-6
