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Abstract Purpose: The current study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of shock wave therapy in the treatment of cellulite. Methods: Thirty female patients with cellulite grade 3 were randomly divided into two equal groups (shock wave group and control group). The methods of assessment included cellulite grading scale and skin fold caliper. For shock wave group, they received shock wave therapy two times/week for one month while control group received sham shock wave therapy. Results: The results showed that there was significant decrease in cellulite in shock wave group compared with the control group. In relation to cellulite grading scale and skin fold caliper the study revealed that the results obtained in study group were superior to that of control group. Conclusion: It was concluded that shock wave therapy was effective in controlling of cellulite in expression of decreasing degree of cellulite and improving the appearance. |