Lipomax RF & TShape 2

• The bipolar radiofrequency (RF) handpiece can be set at three frequencies (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5) to penetrate different skin layers, from the outer epidermis to the deep hypodermis. The RF energy’s heat stimulates new collagen production (a process known as collagen syn, which helps make skin firmer and more elastic over time. According to Artemis, it can also help improve muscle tone.

• Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) remodels existing collagen and boosts new collagen synthesis, while stimulating cellular activity and enhancing vasculature (new blood vessels). Over time, this also helps firm and tone skin, improve texture, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

• Endodermic massage with vacuum suction therapy helps redistribute fat cells and makes skin look smoother.

• Micro-vibration massage with the mesospheric handpiece helps reduce unwanted fat and the appearance of cellulite. The device features a handpiece with 45 soft silicone spheres, which spin and rotate to deliver vibrational massage from the skin’s surface to its deepest layers—down to the muscles. This not only stimulates circulation, increases oxygenation, and promotes lymphatic drainage: it targets the muscle receptors, to enhance muscle tone.

This combination of low-level laser therapy, bipolar RF energy, endodermic massage with suction, and mesosphere massage helps “mobilize” excess fat cells, which are eliminated by the body’s natural metabolic processes over time.

T-Shape 2 treatments can be performed in a variety of treatment areas, wherever mild to moderate skin laxity, excess fat, and cellulite are a concern. This includes the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and arms, as well as more sensitive areas like the neck and jawline.

You may notice some mild improvements in firmness after the first session, but you’ll need at least three treatments to start seeing a visible difference. As we mentioned above, 6 to 12 biweekly treatment sessions are typically recommended for best results.

The T-Shape 2 device has a “checkup system” that allows patients to see the improvements in cellulite reduction from session to session, and from the first to the final session. So, you should be able to see your progress as you go through the treatment process.

A clinical study sponsored by the manufacturer showed that the T-Shape 2 reduces localized fat deposits and improves skin firmness, which can help lessen the appearance of cellulite.

During the study, 20 women ages 18–60 with localized abdominal fat had 10 bi-weekly T-Shape 2 treatments. Participants didn’t alter their diet or exercise habits during the study.

The study reports that after completing the treatment series, patients showed these improvements:
• 2 cm (.8”) average reduction in abdominal circumference
• 23% improvement in the ratio of muscle tissue to fat
• 10% improvement in skin tone and firmness
• 14% increase in the thickness of the rectus abdominis muscles

There aren’t yet any long-term clinical studies on T-Shape 2, so we asked Artemis about the longevity of results. They say that improvements in body sculpting, muscle tone, skin texture, and cellulite appearance “can last several years”—but exactly how long depends on “factors such as the client’s lifestyle, diet, skin type, age, and compliance with treatment protocols.”

They also note that after the initial treatment series, “quarterly” maintenance treatments are recommended to “sustain results over a longer period,” though those with “significant aesthetic concerns” may need them more often.

During your consultation, ask the provider how often they think you’ll need maintenance treatments to maintain the benefits.