Table 3.
Number of Typical Treatment Cycles Recommended to Achieve Clinical Visible Outcome
| Body region | Recommended number of treatment cycles | Strength of consensusa |
|---|---|---|
| Outer thighs (inclusive of left andright) | 2-4 | Complete |
| Mid-abdomen | 2-4 | Complete |
| Submental/submandibular | 2-4 | Complete |
| Mons pubis | 1-3 | Strong |
| Banana rolls (fatty areas under buttocks; inclusive of left and right) | 2-4 | Strong |
| Upper bra fat (inclusive of left and right) | 2-4 | Strong |
| Lower bra fat (inclusive of left and right) | 2-4 | Strong |
| Upper abdomen | 3-5 | Strong |
| Lower abdomen | 3-5 | Strong |
| Back (inclusive of left and right) | 3-5 | Strong |
| Inner thighs (inclusive of left and right) | 2-4 | Moderate |
| Distal thighs/knees (inclusive of left and right) | 2-4 | Moderate |
| Male chest (inclusive of left and right) | 3-5 | Moderate |
| Upper arms (inclusive of left and right) | 3-5 | Moderate |
| Flanks | 4-6 | No consensus |
aA moderate consensus rating indicates that 7-8 panelists (63.6% to 72.7%) endorsed a given response, whereas a strong rating indicates that 9-10 panelists (81.8% to 90.9%) endorsed a given response. A complete consensus rating indicates that all 11 panelists endorsed a given response. Consensus was considered not met for recommendations in which 6 or fewer panelists provided endorsement.