Electrolipolysis effectiveness in reducing localized adiposity: an integrative review

Authors

  • Gleice Braz de Campos Universidade Gama Filho
  • Lucas Lima Ferreira Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1983-652X.2016.3.22573

Keywords:

physical therapy modalities, aesthetics, adiposity, abdomen.

Abstract

Introduction: Electrolipolysis is for the treatment of fat deposits and accumulation of fatty acids found through the application of acupuncture needles pairs in the subcutaneous tissue, linked to low frequency current.
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of electrolipolysis in reducing localized adiposity.
Materials and Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted, in SciELO, LILACS and PubMed databases using the crossing of descriptors: physiotherapy, aesthetics, abdomen, adiposity, lipolysis and electrolipolysis. Trials were included with adults over 18 years, in Portuguese and English, in the period between 2005-2015.
Results: We identified five studies in which the sample size ranged from eight to 16 subjects, totaling 53 participants, all female, aged 18-45 years. The application of electrolipolysis provided significant outcomes such as reductions in the measurements of areas such as the abdomen, buttocks and flanks.
Conclusion: Electrolipolysis presents favorable results in reducing anthropometric measures such as localized adiposity.

Author Biographies

Gleice Braz de Campos, Universidade Gama Filho

Pós-graduanda em Fisioterapia Dermato-funcional pela Universidade Gama Filho (UGF).

Lucas Lima Ferreira, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Mestre em Fisioterapia, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP). Especialista em Fisioterapia Hospitalar, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP). Docente do curso de fisioterapia da União das Faculdades dos Grandes Lagos (UNILAGO). Fisioterapeuta intensivista do Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto.

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Published

2016-11-24

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2016)

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Review Articles

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