Skin fold
and limb circumference measurements in the medical use of Cellu M6®
by LPG®.
(Leduc A, Leduc
O, Heyters C, Piccoli C, Bruhaux C)
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| Méthodology: |
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20 female subjects (age
23-40y) presenting cellulite (local lipodystrophy)
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Number of treatments:
20 Control: measurements from the right and left scapulae (not treated)
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Treatment frequency:
2 x / week
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Skin fold and limb circumference
taken at the same time of the day on the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th
treatment.
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Control on the scapulae
area (untreated area)
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The LPG®
was the sole treatment approache
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| Results: |
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on the graphs to enlarge pictures taken during the treatment
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Pictures
during treatment
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| Localisation |
Perimeters fluctuation |
Skin fold fluctuations |
| Hips |
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2.1
cm
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| Umbilicus |
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3.3
cm
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4.4
mm
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| Right and left thighs |
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1.7
cm / - 1.3 cm
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ant. dr / g -
9.2 mm / -
9.4 mm
int. dr / g -
8.6
mm / -
8.8 mm |
| Right and left knees |
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0.6
cm / - 0.7 cm
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8.6
mm / - 8.8 mm
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| Scapulae (control) |
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Conclusion:
There is a significant
decrease in the treated limb perimeters and skin folds. At the scapulae
(control) there is no difference. |
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