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