Electromagnetic muscle stimulation: A retrospective study of patient experience.

Autor: Moradi A; Moradi MD, Vista, CA, USA., Fabi S; Cosmetic Laser Dermatology: A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, CA, USA., Rapaport D; Coolspa, LLC, New York, NY, USA., Shridharani S; LUXURGERY, New York, NY, USA., Goldman MP; Cosmetic Laser Dermatology: A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, CA, USA.; Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA., Tsai Fu F; Allergan Aesthetics, An AbbVie Company, Pleasanton, CA, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of cosmetic dermatology [J Cosmet Dermatol] 2022 Jan; Vol. 21 (1), pp. 271-278. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 24.
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14401
Abstrakt: Background: Electromagnetic muscle stimulation (EMMS) is a non-invasive body contouring technology for strengthening, firming, and toning the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs that is associated with high patient satisfaction.
Aims: To gain a greater understanding of factors contributing to patient satisfaction with EMMS.
Methods: This was a retrospective, non-comparative study of patient information and questionnaires regarding EMMS treatments to abdomen and/or buttocks collected July 1 to December 1, 2019 from clinical practices in the United States. Questionnaires collected and included for study analysis were the Subject Experience Questionnaire (SEQ), the Body Satisfaction Questionnaire (BSQ), and the Subject-rated Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (SGAIS).
Results: Responses from 146 treated patients were analyzed (abdomen only: n = 94; buttocks only, n = 30; abdomen and buttocks: n = 22). Patients were 79% female with mean age of 41.3 years (range: 19-73). Frequently cited reasons for seeking EMMS treatment were a desire to appear more toned (89%) or slimmer (42%), and to feel stronger (38%). BSQ and SGAIS scores were improved 4 weeks after treatment. On post-treatment SEQ, most patients reported being "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with abdomen (83.2%; n = 89/107) or buttocks (57.4%; n = 27/47) treatment. Most patients reported feeling stronger after abdomen treatment, and across both body areas, patients were more confident, happier with their overall appearance, and motivated to work out and maintain treatment results.
Conclusion: This retrospective study of patient questionnaires provides important information on aesthetic and functional factors that can contribute to high patient satisfaction following EMMS treatment of the abdomen and/or buttocks.
(© 2021 AbbVie Inc. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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