The Storz Medical AWT Plus device is a body contouring, cellulite-reduction and slimming system. It performs these functions using acoustic shock waves that are approximately ten times stronger than ultrasonic waves. Its greatest and unique advantage over all competitors is that it reduces fat in a healthy way by triggering the adipose tissue’s own physiological mechanisms without using hot or cold thermal energy, meaning it does not create a risk of thermal burns in the subcutaneous fat layer.
All existing systems attempt to melt fat in the subcutaneous tissue by creating “thermal damage” through either radiofrequency, ultrasonic energy and laser heat, or cryolipolysis (cold lipolysis). Because the fat liquefied by heat cannot be removed from the area through suction, it can sometimes cause very serious problems. This may lead to hardness and asymmetrical appearance in the subcutaneous tissue known as fibrosis, and may also cause skin laxity or discoloration. In addition, the long-term side effects of burns occurring in subcutaneous tissue on human health remain a topic of debate in many scientific meetings.
AWT (Acoustic Wave Therapy) is a patented application method that activates tissue with shock waves (Shock Wave), which can be directed to any desired depth from 1 cm to 12.5 cm without causing any side effects, accumulation, damage, or discoloration. Shock waves, which have been used for nearly 50 years to break kidney stones, have initiated a new era in body care through their application to fat tissue and cellulite using advanced technological handpieces. Multicenter clinical studies have shown increased skin elasticity on the body and face, breakdown of fibrous bands, reduction in fat tissue thickness, decreased edema that causes cellulite, and accelerated lymphatic drainage. These studies can be accessed on our MedLaser Academy page. It has also been proven that the application increases blood circulation in the treated tissue, strengthens tissue activity, and improves muscle mass similarly to individuals who engage in active sports. Overall, even in patients on a diet, measurements have shown an increase in metabolic rate, making the device indispensable for dietitian clinics and endocrinology clinics in Türkiye and around the world.
Another study found that it increases LPO (lipid peroxidase) enzyme activation and mobilizes dormant fat in the tissue, accelerating its transition into the lymphatic and venous circulation.
While AWT provides tissue activation, elasticity, new collagen synthesis and slimming for both body and face, it does so without using any thermal energy, making it safe and comfortable to use in both summer and winter, with no issues regarding sun exposure after the procedure.