Clinical effectiveness of non-invasive selective cryolipolysis

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 209 - 213
• Main Authors: Kim, Jiehoon, Kim, Dai Hyun, Ryu, Hwa Jung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa Healthcare 01.10.2014; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Adult; cryolipolysis; Cryotherapy - methods; fat removal; Female; Humans; Lipectomy - methods; Male; Patient Satisfaction; Republic of Korea; Subcutaneous Fat - surgery; Republic of Korea; fat removal; cryolipolysis
• ISSN: 1476-4172; 1476-4180
• DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2014.946050

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.