Can sound waves sculpt the waistline without surgery?

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Participants of either sex. * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 20 kg/m². * Presence of localized, visible, and measurable subcutaneous adiposity of the abdomen and flanks considered adequate for non-invasive body contouring by the investigator. * Minimum subcutaneous fat thickness of 30 mm, assessed clinically or by caliper/ultrasound. * Stable body weight (±3 kg) for the past 3 months. * Willingness to maintain stable diet and exercise habits during study participation. * Ability to comply with study requirements. * Provision of written informed consent. * Compliance with other clinical criteria defined for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Women planning pregnancy during study participation. * Previous body contouring procedures in the treatment area within the past 6 months. * Moderate to severe skin laxity in the treatment area that, in the investigator's judgment, is likely to interfere with assessment of body-contouring results. * Active dermatologic conditions or infections. * Implanted electronic devices, such as a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator. * Coagulation disorders. * Use of anticoagulant therapy. * Severe uncontrolled systemic disease. * Participation in another clinical investigation within the previous 30 days. * Any contraindication listed in the device manual. * Hernia in the treatment area. * Metal implants in the treatment area. * Significant open scars, tattoos, or wounds in the treatment area. * Altered sensation or neuropathy. * Active malignancy. * History of keloid formation or poor wound healing. * Use of weight-loss medications or GLP-1 agonists within the previous 3 months. * Previous liposuction or surgery in the treatment area within the previous 12 months. * Psychiatric conditions that affect the ability to provide informed consent or that affect body-image perception. * Women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to use medically acceptable contraception during study participation. * Any participant who, in the investigator's opinion, is not suitable for participation or is unlikely to comply with study procedures or complete the study.