Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus Manual Lymphatic Drainageon Cellulite Post Liposuction

To determine whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) or manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is more effective for decreasing post-liposuction cellulite.

Thirty females with grade 3 cellulite were randomly distributed into two equal groups: group A (ESWT group) (n=15) and group B (MLD group) (n=15). The cellulite grade was assessed by using the cellulite grading scale, and the thickness of subcutaneous fat was assessed by the skinfold caliper. The assessment was carried out before starting the treatment and after 4 weeks. All participants received treatment 2 times/ week for 4 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Cellulite Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Skin Manifestations

Age range

25 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Marwa Eid

Cairo, 2011, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Female patients
age ranged from 25-45 years old,
non- pregnant females
grade 3 cellulite at thigh area after liposuction

Exclusion criteria

Breastfeeding females
Inflammatory skin disorders in the treatment area
Edema
Varicose veins-
Any therapy or disease that may affect treatment

Treatment and study plan

Extracorporeal Shock Wave

Other

The participant was placed into supine lying position then the head of the shock wave was applied on the anterior or posterior aspect of the thigh which was scanned with 2000 shots for both horizontal direction and vertical direction. The period of each session was 15 minutes, 2 times/week for 4 weeks

Other names: Manual lymphatic drainage

Primary outcomes

Cellulite grade

Time frame: 4 weeks

Cellulite grading scale grade 0: means a smooth surface of the skin while standing, grade 1: means mattress phenomena upon pinch-test, grade 2: means mattress phenomena spontaneously while standing, grade 3: means mattress phenomena while in standing and lying position Higher score means bad progression

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Cellulite Post Liposuction

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Aug 4, 2020
Registry last updated: Aug 11, 2020

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