Efeitos das Ondas Sônicas de Baixa Frequência no Fibro Edema Gelóide: Estudo de Caso

Context: Nowadays, most part of the female has searched for new methods and techniques from dermato-functional physical therapy for the treatment of cellulite. The audible sound wave equipment produces a piezoelectric effect that vibrates the crystal structures, inducing currents that lead to the orientation of the molecules, thereby decreasing the swelling in their different stages. Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyze the possible effects of low frequency sound waves on patients with cellulite. Methods: A cellulite assessment protocol (PAFEG) was used, as well as ultrasound examinations (12 and 14 MHz) just before, during and after six months without the treatment. For this purpose, two volunteers with buttocks affected by cellulite were treated (age 25 and 30; weight 53 and 70 Kg; cellulite grade I and II, respectively). They were submitted to the treatment for 10 sessions, 3 times a week, with 40 minutes of sonic waves at the frequency of 3 KHz. Results: According to the evaluation criteria, after the application of the equipment, as well as six months after and without treatment a remarkable reduction of swelling was observed at ultrasonography. Also, a significant reduction and maintenance of skin thickness was seen. However, the PAFEG results were not so satisfactory, because none of the volunteers avoided the risk factors that predispose to Cellulite. Conclusions: By analyzing the ultrasound images, we conclude that the use of low frequency sound waves took benefits was satisfactory for treating cellulite, resulting in a significant improvement of microcirculation due to the reduction of swelling. However, clinically no meaningful evolution was observed.