Benefits:
• Targets hard-to-reach areas like abdomen, thighs, arms, and flanks
• Reduces fat layer thickness and improves body contour
• Stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage

Key Research Studies

1. Ultrasound cavitation versus cryolipolysis for non‑invasive body contouring (2015) – 60 participants, BMI > 30: compared ultrasound cavitation + diet vs cryolipolysis + diet vs diet alone. Found that both cavitation and cryolipolysis produced significant reductions in waist circumference and suprailiac skinfold vs diet only; no significant difference between cavitation vs cryolipolysis.  Link (via PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26299702/

2. Efficacy and safety of non‑focused low‑intensity ultrasound technology for subcutaneous lipolysis in the lower abdomen: a clinical study (2023) – 17 subjects completed 6 weekly sessions of non-focused low-intensity ultrasound for lower abdomen fat. Found statistically significant reductions in superficial fat layer thickness; effects maintained at 2-month follow-up for some regions.  Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39838845/

3. Effect of focused ultrasound cavitation augmented with aerobic exercise on abdominal and intrahepatic fat in patients with non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (2021) – 34 patients with NAFLD, randomized to cavitation + aerobic exercise vs aerobic exercise alone for 3 months. Cavitation + exercise yielded greater reduction in abdominal subcutaneous fat volume, visceral fat volume, waist circumference, and improved liver-to-spleen ratio.  Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8081198/

4. Quantification of noninvasive fat reduction: A systematic review (2018) – Review of 36 studies of non-invasive fat reduction devices (including ultrasound, RF, laser, cryolipolysis). Found that while many devices show statistically significant effects, the magnitude is generally modest (eg ~2-4 cm reduction in circumference).  Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29210446/