GLASS LAB · Medical Aesthetics Evidence Index 303 cells · 19,226 papers · 5,969 top-tier evidence

Body / Fat · Flank / love handle

Bipolar multipolar RF contouring evidence for Flank / love handle

C 41.5 / 100 Insufficient 0 RCT/meta · 2 clinical/observational · 0 case · 3 total
Early-stage evidence

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Median year 2014 Positive results 67%

Known in Korea as

GPC인모드코레지튠컬트라나노필로티세예핏-S써니리프팅코어스컬프트리플바디바디 인모드

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Key papers

tier2 Reduction in adipose tissue volume using a new high-power radiofrequency technology combined with infrared light and mechanical manipulation for body contouring. Lasers in medical science · 2014 · PMID 24687404

Abstract summary (English) A growing patient demand for a youthful skin appearance with a favorable body shape has led to the recent development of new noninvasive body contouring techniques. We have previously demonstrated that the combination of bipolar radiofrequency (RF) and optical energies with tissue manipulation is an efficient reshaping modality. Here, we investigated the efficacy and safety of a new high-power version of this...

Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Multicenter Study

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tier2 Improvement in arm and post-partum abdominal and flank subcutaneous fat deposits and skin laxity using a bipolar radiofrequency, infrared, vacuum and mechanical massage device. Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2009 · PMID 20014259

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Skin laxity of the body is a growing cosmetic concern. Laxity can result from chronological or photoaging and changes in body dimensions during pregnancy or weight loss. The end result is loose, sagging skin, and localized fat deposits.

Clinical Trial, Journal Article

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tier_other Prospective Internally Controlled Blind Reviewed Clinical Evaluation of Cryolipolysis Combined With Multipolar Radiofrequency andVaripulseTechnology for Enhanced Subject Results in Circumferential Fat Reduction and Skin Laxity of the Flanks. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2016 · PMID 28095547

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Increasing demand for non-invasive skin tightening and body contouring procedures has led to several technological in- novations in energy-based devices such as ultrasound, radiofrequency and cryolipolysis. An emerging trend in the eld is to evaluate whether combination therapies for skin laxity/body contouring using energy-based devices can deliver superior clinical results and patient satisfaction. As...

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