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At Oriems Fit, we share fascinating studies about how EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) interacts with the body in everyday situations.
Each post is designed to inform and spark curiosity. You’ll find a link to the full original study at the end—for easy access, fact-checking, or collection.
Q: Who Did This Research and When?
A group of doctors in Japan wrote this case report, and it was published in 2022.
Q: Which Country and Research Centres?
This research came from doctors at:
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Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research (Tokyo)
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Mitsui Memorial Hospital
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The Cancer Institute – Division of Pathology
These are major research centers in Japan, especially known for cancer-related and surgical studies.
Q: Who Funded This Research?
There was no funding — it was a clinical case study published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
Q: What Is This Research About?
It’s about a woman who used an EMS exercise device on her chest — where she had breast implants — and then developed a swelling full of fluid, called a late seroma.
Q: Who Was This Study Done On?
A 48-year-old woman who had breast augmentation 20 years ago and breast lift surgery 10 years ago. She used EMS on only one side (right chest), and a week later, that breast swelled up.
Q: Which Research Method Was Used?
This is a case study. The doctors performed multiple medical tests, including:
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Ultrasound
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Fluid aspiration (removing fluid)
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Blood tests
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Bacterial cultures
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Cytology (checking cells)
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Histology (tissue analysis)
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Genetic testing
Q: What Were the Findings?
✅ The woman used an EMS device for 2 hours on her right chest. A week later, she noticed a big swelling.
✅ A total of 1,750 mL of fluid was removed in three medical visits:
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500 mL after 4 days
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250 mL after 10 days
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1,000 mL after 1 month ✅ Tests showed no cancer, no infection, and no implant rupture. ✅ The swelling disappeared on its own after 2 months with no surgery. ✅ Doctors concluded: It was likely caused by overusing EMS on the breast implant area.
Q: Why Could EMS Be Helpful for Certain Muscle Problems?
This research confirms that EMS works by contracting muscles, which is why many people use it to get help to stay active or improve weak muscles or reduce pain.. In the study, the woman used EMS because her right chest muscle felt weak.
However, the report also reminds us that EMS should not be overused — and not on areas with implants unless approved by professionals.
Q: How Can This Study Help EMS Device Users?
This report doesn’t say EMS is dangerous — but it shows that too much EMS, especially near sensitive or implanted areas, can cause problems.
So if you use EMS:
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Stick to the recommended 30 minutes per area per day
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Avoid using it on implants, wounds, or metal parts inside the body
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Always check the safety instructions
RESEARCH PAPER ORIGINAL NAME:
Unilateral Late Breast Seroma After Breast Augmentation Surgery Associated with the Use of an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Device
Simplified Title:
A Case of Breast Swelling After Using EMS on an Old Implant
Link to Original Study (PDF):
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