Research Paper : The Effect of Galvanic Therapy in Women`s Body Figure

Kim, Choon Ja

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2010;16(2):403-410.
Published online June 30, 2010.

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Research Paper : The Effect of Galvanic Therapy in Women`s Body Figure

Choon Ja Kim

Abstract

This study is focusing on the recent most interesting topic which is improving women`s body figure through galvanic therapy. The aim of galvanic therapy is to soften stubborn areas of fat and disperse the fluid retained in the area, thus removing the lumps and bumps associated with a cellulite condition. The study was done with 5 women whose BMI is over 25 kg/m with 33% cholesterol level. The 5 women were given 10 treatments over 5 weeks with full body galvanic therapy. After the treatment, cellulite decreased in the lower abdomen and thigh where the study conclusion results were made. Using the thermography to observe cellulite condition, after the galvanic treatment better cellulite nodes, and blood circulation was seen in the body. The measurement of the lower abdomen was measured to be 96.60

Key Words: Galvanic therapy, Obesity, Cellulite, Body figure, Fluid retention