Clinical effectiveness of non-invasive selective cryolipolysis. (October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Jiehoon; Kim, Dai Hyun; Ryu, Hwa Jung
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 16:Number 5(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 209
• Page End: 213
• Publication Date: 2014-10
• Subjects: fat removal -- cryolipolysis; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2014.946050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Excess subcutaneous fat causes not only cosmetic issues, but also substantial systemic health problems. Cryolipolysis has been reported to provide non-invasive fat reduction that significantly reduces subcutaneous fat cells with controlled, localized cooling. Objective: This study is intended to determine whether a cryolipolysis device can effectively reduce subcutaneous fat without damaging the overlying skin or causing significant side effects and ultimately produce improved cosmetic results. Materials and methods: A total of 15 patients participated in this study and they were treated unilaterally in a split-body trial manner with a non-invasive cryolipolysis device (Micool ™, Hironic Co., Seongnam, Korea). The degree of improvement was assessed by both objective and subjective assessments. Complications and side effects were recorded at every visit. Results: The results of both objective and subjective assessments showed significant improvements in subcutaneous fat reduction without any meaningful complications. Conclusion: Non-invasive selective cryolipolysis has been reported to be a safe and effective treatment modality for the reduction of excess adipose tissue. Therefore, cryolipolysis is a promising technology that could be an appropriate and safe therapeutic option for subcutaneous fat reduction.