J Drugs Dermatol. 2021 Jul 1;20(7):755-759. doi: 10.36849/JDD.5878.
The HIFEM procedure demonstrates positive outcomes on abdomen and buttock. This multi-center study aims to investigate its effect on adipose tissue and muscle mass located in upper arms and calves.
Twenty subjects (45.10±15.19 years, 24.44±3.22 kg/m2) who underwent a HIFEM procedure (4 sessions; 20 minutes per muscle group) on arms and calves were evaluated. Overall, 7 patients were treated over biceps and triceps, 4 patients over calves, and 9 patients underwent treatment of both upper arms and calves. The changes in adipose and muscle tissue of musculus biceps brachii, triceps brachii, and gastrocnemius were evaluated by using ultrasound. The results from a 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month follow-up were compared to the baseline. Digital photographs, weight measurements, satisfaction, and comfort questionnaires were assessed at baseline and follow-ups.
Ultrasound images revealed a significant (P<0.05) increase in the muscle mass of all studied muscles, with the most noticeable improvement in biceps brachii (+16.13% at 3 months). The fat deposits over arms and calves showed significant improvement (P<0.05), reaching -15.12% at 3 months. The results peaked at 3 months and were sustained up to 6 months with a slight but insignificant decline. Aesthetic enhancement of treated areas was documented while patients were highly satisfied.
The achieved outcomes showed that the HIFEM procedure is effective for muscle toning and fat reduction in arms and calves. The results suggest that the use of the HIFEM procedure is not limited only to abdominal and buttock shaping but is also effective for toning of arms and calves. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021;20(7):755-759. doi:10.36849/JDD.5878.
HIFEM 程序对腹部和臀部显示出积极的效果。本多中心研究旨在调查其对上臂和小腿的脂肪组织和肌肉质量的影响。
20 名受试者（45.10±15.19 岁，24.44±3.22kg/m2）接受 HIFEM 程序（4 个疗程；每个肌肉群 20 分钟）在上臂和小腿上进行评估。总共，7 名患者接受肱二头肌和肱三头肌治疗，4 名患者接受小腿治疗，9 名患者接受上臂和小腿治疗。使用超声评估肱二头肌、肱三头肌和腓肠肌的脂肪和肌肉组织的变化。将 1 个月、3 个月和 6 个月的随访结果与基线进行比较。在基线和随访时评估数字照片、体重测量、满意度和舒适度问卷。
超声图像显示所有研究肌肉的肌肉质量均显著增加（P<0.05），其中肱二头肌改善最明显（3 个月时增加 16.13%）。手臂和小腿上的脂肪沉积也有显著改善（P<0.05），3 个月时达到-15.12%。结果在 3 个月时达到峰值，并持续到 6 个月，略有下降但无统计学意义。治疗区域的美容增强得到了记录，同时患者非常满意。
所获得的结果表明，HIFEM 程序对上臂和小腿的肌肉塑形和减脂有效。结果表明，HIFEM 程序的使用不仅限于腹部和臀部塑形，对上臂和小腿的塑形也有效。J 皮肤病学杂志。2021;20(7):755-759。doi:10.36849/JDD.5878.
