Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2014;6(4):320-324
Introduction: Obesity is a major health problem worldwide due to its high morbidity and mortality.
Objective: To evaluate the reduction of abdominal fat in volunteers who underwent low-frequency diode laser therapy.
Methods: A total of 60 volunteers (18 to 50 years of age, with a BMI of between 18.5 kg/m2 and 30 kg/m2, and who had abdominal fat), underwent a treatment performed twice a week for 31 days and were then evaluated. The abdominal circumference was evaluated in three locations, with photographic and ultrasound images taken of the studied area.
Results: There was a reduction in the abdominal circumference measurements in the evaluated sites, with dermal compression and a significant reduction of hypodermis verified through ultrasound.
Conclusion: The low-frequency diode laser therapy showed significant results in the reduction of localized fat and abdominal circumference measurements.
Keywords: LASER; ABDOMINAL FAT; LYPOLISIS.