Clinical study to evaluate the performance of a noninvasive focused ultrasound device for thigh fat and circumference reduction compared to control

Reference: Wilkerson EC, Bloom BS, Goldberg DJ. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Apr;17(2):157-161.

Study Details:

• 14 females with age 33-60 years, Fitzpatrick Skin Types II–IV and body mass index 24 ± 2 (range 18-30) enrolled; 10 subjects completed treatments & follow-ups
• 3 biweekly UltraShape treatments with small 12-gram transducer (USculpt) to unilateral outer thigh subdivided into 3 areas (control thigh untreated), with mean focal treatment zones (FTZ) of 7.7 ± 2 (range 6 to 12)
• Thigh fat thickness was measured by both caliper and ultrasound

Study Results:

• By ultrasound, there was a significant 19.2% reduction in fat to treated thighs
• By caliper, there was a significant 22.2% reduction in fat to treated thighs
• Statistically significant reduction of 2.8cm in treated thigh circumference
• No discomfort, all subjects reported 0 (scale of 0=no pain to 10) 
• 90% patient satisfaction rate
• Transient mild erythema only associated with the treatments