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

Body / Fat · Abdominal fat

Microwave 245ghz skin tightening evidence for Abdominal fat

B 51.5 / 100 Supported 0 RCT/meta · 2 clinical/observational · 0 case · 3 total
Good evidence · positive conclusion

There is a relatively good level of clinical evidence, and a majority of papers support its effectiveness.

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Median year 2023 Last 5 years 100% Positive results 100%

Known in Korea as

온다ONDA 리프팅

Procedure and brand names vary, but the evidence above applies to the same procedure mechanism.

Key papers

tier2 Three-dimensional analysis for measuring volumetric changes after a noninvasive treatment performed with a new system delivering microwave energy for unwanted abdominal fat reduction. Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023 · PMID 37313632

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: A growing demand for aesthetic treatments for localized abdominal unwanted fat has developed as a healthy lifestyle is not always able to improve abdomen appearance. AIMS: The purpose of this retrospective nonrandomized observational study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new device delivering microwaves energy for unwanted fat reduction, using three-dimensional (3D) imaging analysis....

Observational Study, Journal Article

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tier2 Effects of microwave technology on the subcutaneous abdominal fat and anthropometric indices of overweight adults: A clinical trial. Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2021 · PMID 34021953

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Non-invasive body contouring devices have fewer side effects and are the new techniques for the treatment of obesity. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of microwave technology on the abdominal obesity and anthropometric indices of overweight adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical trial was conducted on 53 overweight adults aged 18-65 years who referred to Behbood Clinic...

Clinical Trial, Journal Article

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tier0_review [Results on reduction of subcutaneous adipose tissue using a novel body contouring system based on microwave technology]. Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023 · PMID 37638988

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, the body shaping market has seen steady growth. In order to improve procedures to reduce localized fat deposits, a novel method specifically targeting subcutaneous adipose tissue was developed. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to demonstrate that a novel microwave device with a frequency of 2.45 GHz achieves visible results with greater safety and consistency in reducing...

English Abstract, Journal Article, Review

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