Effect of local vibrotherapy in sitting or lying position in two time protocols on the cellulite grade and change of body circumferences in women with cellulite

BACKGROUND

Vibrotherapy is becoming a new tool which can help to improve aesthetic appearance. One of its basic uses in cosmetology is eliminating cellulite changes.

AIM

The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of a 3-week series of local vibrotherapy in two positions and in two time protocols on selected body circumferences, WHR, WHtR and BAI, and the grade of cellulite.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Volunteers underwent vibration treatments in a lying or sitting position for 30 or 60 minutes a day, for 3 weeks. Waist, hip, thigh and calf circumferences were measured before and after the first, and before and after the last treatment. The WHR, WHtR and BAI indicators were calculated. The grade of cellulite was assessed with use of the Nürnberger-Müller scale. A multivariate analysis of variance was performed to assess the impact of individual parameters.

RESULTS

After a series of treatments, a significant decrease in the grade of cellulite was noted, regardless of the treatment time or position. The circumferences of the thighs and hips didn't change. Both, the first and the last treatment allowed for change the calf circumference. The applied series of treatments allowed for lower the waist circumference also for change the WHR and WHtR indicators.

CONCLUSION

A series of vibration interventions reduced cellulite symptoms without affecting the hip and thigh circumferences. The treatment positions can be adjusted to the individual needs of the client and time of single treatment can be minimized to 30 min a day.