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Pol J Cosmetol 2019, 22(2): 164-169pl  Shock wave therapy as an effective method of cellulite reduction - case reportAleksandra Sikorska-Iwańska, Justyna Gałczyńska, Sandra Moderacka Zakład Kosmetologii, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Płocku Summary Introduction. Cellulite (lipodystrophy) is a disorder with a complex and multifactorial etiology. It is revealed by an excessive accumulation of fat cells in the subcutaneous tissue and by an excess fibrotic tissue. This effect is described as the so-called "orange peel". There are many factors that are important in the process of creating a change of a lipodystrophy type, but a genetic predisposition, microcirculation disorders and hormone disorders have the greatest impact. Aim. The aim of the work was to evaluate the effectiveness of shock wave treatment in cellulite treatment. Material and methods. A 24-year-old woman took part in the study. Before and after a series of treatments, body weight, hip circumferences and thighs were measured. Photographic documentation was also prepared. In addition, the woman underwent ultrasound examination of the skin in areas covered by cellulite. The therapy consisted of 10 treatments using the radial shockwave RSWT. Results and conclusion. The RSWT treatment brought very good results. On the basis of the analysis of the performed tests in the case of a woman struggling with cellulite, its significant reduction from stage II to I. was observed. Body circumferences in the treatment area decreased. The examined skin underwent significant visual improvement, firming and smoothing. Key words: cellulite, shock wave therapy, cellulite treatment |