Clinical Protocol Effects With LED Photobiomodulation for Reducing Adipose Tissue in the Abdomen Region

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Aesthetics

Background:

• Non-invasive body contouring is essential for fat reduction.
• LED photobiomodulation offers a safer alternative to invasive procedures.
• Limited data exists on LED photobiomodulation for fat reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess a protocol using consecutive red and infrared LED wavelengths for abdominal fat reduction.
• To evaluate the efficacy of LED treatment alone versus combined with lipolytic dermocosmetics.

Main Methods:

• 90 patients with abdominal adipose tissue were randomized into three groups: Sham, LED, and LED with dermocosmetic.
• Assessments included anthropometry, ultrasound of the adipose layer, patient satisfaction, and histology.
• Histological analysis examined skin appearance and subcutaneous tissue changes.

Main Results:

• Significant reduction in umbilical perimetry and abdominal fat layer thickness via ultrasound.
• Histological improvements included enhanced skin appearance, increased collagen deposition, and elevated macrophage presence.
• Both LED treatment alone and combined with dermocosmetics showed positive outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Consecutive dual-wavelength LED phototherapy is effective for abdominal fat reduction.
• The protocol, with or without dermocosmetics, demonstrates efficacy in improving body contour.
• LED phototherapy presents a viable non-invasive option for fat tissue reduction.