INTRODUCTION: The polarized current has ionic effects and in the negative pole predominate the increase of local metabolism. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of polarized current and iontophoresis in localized fat. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It was selected 24 volunteers, aged 18-30, sedentary, without any pregnancy and abdominal surgery. They were divided in four groups: group 1 (n = 4), application of current polarized; group 2 (n = 6), ionthophoresis, group 3 (n = 6), cosmetic application directly by skin; and group 4, control (n = 5). The current protocol was the application of galvanic current, biphasic, short and long period, each for 5 minutes, and held two times per week, totaling ten sessions. In iontophoresis the product used as Centella asiatica, with negative polarity which was placed on the cathode. The application's technique was the transversal. To evaluate and review were conducted to adipometry, circumference, weight, height and BMI. RESULTS: In comparison between A and B groups it was verified no statistic differences in measures of circumference; in adipometry, only group B showed significant results (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Association of cosmetic and polarized current provided the reduction of the measures in the flanks which highlights the benefits of iontophoresis.
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation; Adipose tissue; Iontophoresis
