ARTICLE | BODY CONTOURING |
FOR SKIN TIGHTENING AND BODY SHAPING
T (MP)²
ABSTRACT Non-surgical, non-invasive treatment modalities are an indispensable tool in modern facial and body shaping. A range of radiofrequency (RF) devices have claimed clinical efficacy in rejuvenating the skin through controlled dermal and subcutaneous fat bulk heating. The downside of many treatment options thus far is that there might be a lack of clinical efficacy and/or almost always a significant pain occurring within the treatment. This article aims to explain the principles of the (MP)2 technology for skin tightening, lipolysis and cellulite. Both, short- and long-term results have proved promising and can be seen progressively.
SABINE ZENKER, MD, is Dermatologist, Dermatology Surgery Clinic, Munich, Germany
email:
Kontakt@dr-zenker.de O
KEYWORDS multipolar radiofrequency, pulsed magnetic field, collagen remodelling, lipolysis, non-invasive
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NE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES faced in aesthetic medicine is achieving effective treatment results safely, in a reasonable amount of time, and with virtually no pain. One of the newest and most ground-breaking
technologies in this field is the (MP)² (multi-polar magnetic pulse) technology (Venus Concept, Tel Aviv). This innovative technology, based on 3D bipolar radiofrequency (RF) and magnetic pulses, creates a unique synergy between a matrix of bipolar RF and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), enabling treatments at consistent and high therapeutic temperatures, and resulting in maximum heat levels without causing any pain. These two independent
June 2012 |
prime-journal.com ECHNOLOGY
Sabine Zenker discusses the combined use of radiofrequency and pulsed electromagnetic field as an effective methodology in skin tightening and body shaping
mechanisms — RF and PEMF — synergistically enhance collagen production; RF directly stimulates fibroblasts to increase collagen synthesis and PEMF, through the release of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2), induces fibroblast proliferation, producing new collagen as a result. Furthermore, these two principles of technology are effective at reducing fat.
The role of pulsed electromagnetic field in (MP)2 Historical use of PEMF therapy in soft tissue The use of PEMF technology has a long history that stretches back to the 1950s. In 1950, the first therapeutic PEMF device, the Diapulse, was commercialised and later cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of postoperative pain and oedema in soft tissue. A number of studies have been conducted over the years to test the efficacy of using PEMF therapy for wound and ulcer healing, as well as pain management. In a double-blind study conducted by Salzberg et al1
, the closing rate of pressure ulcers was
reported to be 84% in the PEMF-treated group, versus 40% in sham-treated wounds. Similar results were reported by Kloth et al2
, where the closing rate of wounds was 60%
versus no closure in the control group. Encouraging results were also reported in studies investigating the
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