Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Varicose Veins II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Varicose Veins II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Varicose veins, or varicosities, develop when the valves in the veins, which control blood flow, weaken or damage. It causes blood to pool and the veins to enlarge. Understanding the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management options for varicose veins is crucial for effective treatment and relief.Clinical manifestationsClinical manifestations of varicose veins include a heavy, achy feeling or pain after prolonged standing or sitting. This discomfort can often be relieved by...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Consensus Recommendations for Management of Darier Disease: A Practical Approach.

Dermatology and therapy·2026

Same author

Successful transcranial motor evoked potentials monitoring under remimazolam-based anaesthesia: Case reports of two patients.

Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia·2026

Same author

The Influence of Depth of Anesthesia on Motor Evoked Potentials Monitoring During Spinal Surgery in Youth: A Single-Center Prospective Study (SCOL Study).

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same author

Milia en Plaque in Pediatric Patients: An Overview with Dermatoscopic Insights.

Dermatology practical & conceptual·2026

Same author

Position Statement of the EADV Task Forces With External Experts on Quality of Life Measurement in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Update.

International journal of dermatology·2026

Same author

Enhancement of Skin Barrier Function Using DYNAMiQ Technology: A Clinical Evaluation.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy for Abdominal Obesity Treatment

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy for Abdominal Obesity Treatment

Published on: November 22, 2024

A novel selective RF applicator for reducing thigh circumference: a clinical evaluation.

Klaus Fritz^1,2, Petra Samková³, Carmen Salavastru²

¹Hautaerzte und Laserzentrum Landau, Germany.

Dermatologic Therapy

|April 11, 2016

Summary

Noninvasive radiofrequency (RF) treatments effectively reduce thigh circumference. This study shows a novel contactless RF applicator significantly decreased thigh size with no reported pain or adverse events, offering a safe body contouring option.

Keywords:

body contouring radiofrequency subcutaneous tissue/panniculitis/lipodystrophy

More Related Videos

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

Published on: September 30, 2017

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: August 25, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy for Abdominal Obesity Treatment

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy for Abdominal Obesity Treatment

Published on: November 22, 2024

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

Published on: September 30, 2017

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: August 25, 2022

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Aesthetic Medicine
Medical Device Technology

Background:

Growing demand for noninvasive body contouring.
Need for effective treatments for areas resistant to diet and exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

Assess the safety and efficacy of a novel selective radiofrequency (RF) applicator.
Evaluate its potential for noninvasive thigh circumference reduction.

Main Methods:

42 female subjects received weekly contactless RF treatments for 4 weeks.
Thigh circumference measured at baseline and 2 weeks post-treatment.
Safety assessed via adverse event reports.

Main Results:

Statistically significant thigh circumference reduction (2.43 cm) in the treatment group (p < 0.001).
No significant change in the untreated control group (p = 0.297).
No reported pain, discomfort, or adverse events.

Conclusions:

The contactless RF applicator is a safe, painless, and effective method for noninvasive thigh circumferential reduction.
Demonstrates clinical efficacy for body contouring resistant areas.