Skin Elasticity

The resilience of the dermis can be evaluated with a suction elastometer. By measuring skin tension, clinicians can gauge the amount of intact connective tissue and, consequently, the amount of cellulite present. Although this tool, hypothetically, may be plausible, clini­cal evidence of its effectiveness has not yet been seen [18] (Fig. 16.7).

16.3.1 Electrical Conductivity

Electrical conductivity measures tissue resistance to electron flow, which is theoretically said to determine percentages of body composition such as water, lean mass, and fat mass. The efficacy of this tool is also under consideration [17].

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