Introduction: Although cellulite has been related to being overweight and having unhealthy eating habits, normal weight patients can also present with cellulite. Objective: To assess the effects of three different diets in the reduction of cellulite grading in normal weight women. Methods: Forty-three women were randomized into 3 groups: Group 1 followed a low-carbohydrate diet; Group 2, a high protein content diet; and Group 3, a control diet with standard amounts of macronutrients. Body weight for each patient was recorded and cellulite grading was assessed with the Cellulite Severity Scale. Results: Patients in Group 2 had, on average, lower cellulite grading for the right and left gluteus compared to patients in Groups 1 and 3. Patients in Group 2 also saw a reduction in body weight and a reduction in cellulite grading on the thighs during the course of the study. Conclusion: Patients in Group 2 had improvement in cellulite grading, possibly related to the reduction in body weight and the consequent reduction of adipose tissue. Larger studies are needed to support these data and establish the relationship between the composition of different diets and cellulite improvement.

Keywords: CELLULITIS; LIPODYSTROPHY, DIET THERAPY.

Introduction: Hyaluronic acid-based soft tissue fillers are considered one of the treatment options for hands rejuvenation.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy a range of soft hyaluronic acid (HA) gels in women with loss of adipose tissue and dermal reabsorption as a sign of aging hands.
Methods: Fifteen subjects received treatment with two firmer HA gels combined with the softest gel of the range (group 1). Fifteen subjects received the two firmer HA gels only (group 2). Efficacy and safety assessments were performed at month one, three and six. Patient satisfaction and self-assessment questionnaires were applied.
Results: Most subjects were Caucasian (Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV) with a mean age of 56.6 years. Six months after treatment, all the subjects in Group 1 and 93% in Group 2 had clinical improvement; and 90% of the subjects in both groups presented global aesthetic improvement. Mild pain was reported in both groups. All related adverse events were mild or moderate.
Conclusions: Both treatments were effective and safe, and improvement was seen for up to six months after treatment. Subjects reported high satisfaction with both treatments up to the end of study.

Keywords: hand; rejuvenation; hyaluronic acid; skin aging