Low Level Laser Therapy versus Radiofrequency on Cellulite after Liposuction

Background: Cellulite is a painless skin condition involving esthetic concerns with dimpling and denting of the skin surface. It is a common condition occurring in about 80%-90% of post-pubertal women of all races. Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of low-level laser therapy and radiofrequency on cellulite after liposuction. Materials and Methods: Fifty female patients were equally classified into two treatment groups each of 25 patients; group (1) treated by Low Level Laser Therapy (LLL) and group (2) treated by radiofrequency (RF).For Low level laser therapy; patients were subjected to green 532 nm diode and abdominal exercise for 2 months, 3 sessions per week, 2-3 days apart. Unipolar radiofrequency was applied to the other group in addition to abdominal exercise for 2 months, 3 sessions per week, 2-3 days apart. Assessment by photo-numeric cellulite severity scale was performed before sessions and after 2 months of treatment. Results: The effectiveness of treatments analysis between both groups revealed that; LLLT group (1); 16 patients (64%) had effective treatment and 9 cases (36%) had no effect. In RF group (2); 8 patients (32%) had effective therapy and 17 cases (68%) had no effect. The outcomes for cellulite scale and cellulite severity assessment revealed that; comparison between groups (LLLT) and (RF) showed a non-significant difference before treatment. Both groups showed highly significant differences after treatment compared to before treatment, however, group (LLLT) was more significant than group (RF).Conclusion: Both treatment modalities LLLT and RF, had significant effects on cellulite after liposuction and provided significant improvement in all variables (photo numeric cellulite severity scale), in addition, LLLT was more effective than RF.