ELECTROLIPOLYSIS IN THE REDUCTION OF ABDOMINAL MEASUREMENTS: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Introduction Electrolipolysis is a technique that is used to treat localized adiposities through the application of specific electrical currents that act directly on the accumulated adipocytes and lipids. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness electrolipolysis applied with needles, for the treatment of localized adiposities in the abdominal region. Material and methods: According to resolution no. 196/96 of the National health Council. The sample consisted of a female patient, aged 27 years, a student, nulliparous, a non-smoker, sedentary, not submitted any high calorie diet, not using oral contraceptives or other medications, without endocrinal/metabolic alterations, and with irregular eating habits. First the following were carried out: Physiotherapeutic assessment, Perimetry measurements and Ultrasonography of the Soft Tissues in the area of the Abdomen. The patient was submitted to 20 sessions. An Electrolipolysis device was used, with the following parameters: 4 pairs of needles, frequency of 30 Hz, 50 min and intensity according to the patient's sensitivity, and with periods of accommodation. Results: In the perimetry measurements, there was a loss of 5 cm in the supraumbilical region and 8 cm in infraumbilical region. In the imaging exam, there was a reduction in the fat layer, particularly in the infraumbilical region (10.1mm). The weight remained unaltered. Conclusion: The study shows that Electrolipolysis is indeed an effective method for reducing localized fat.