June
2009
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Noninvasive Fat Reduction with Cryolipolysis effective and safe in recent study
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Sydney Coleman, a Plastic Surgeon in New York City, is the lead author on the first clinical study published on the effectiveness and safety of cryolipolysis. The study demonstrated significant and safe reductions in fat deposits of humans treated with the new non-invasive fat technology cryolipolysis.
Cryolipolysis treatment causes substantial reductions in subcutaneous fat volume and changes in the contour of the treated love handle without damage to the skin or underlying tissues. The innovative technology brings the temperature of the targeted fat down to above freezing. This apparently programs the fat cells to die over the next two or three months.
View of flanks from the front before non-invasive cryolipolysis (left) and three months after one treatment (right) demonstrate significant change in contour to the flank or "muffin-top".
Lines help to better distinguish the change in contour.
View of “lovehandle” before non-invasive cryolipolysis (left) and three months after one treatment.
Lines help better distinguish the volume changes. Ultrasound studies confirmed about a 25% reduction of fat after one treatment.
The study examined the effect of cryolipolysis on nerves. The treatments were not painful, and temporary “funny feelings” after the treatment resolved quickly. The study concluded that cryolipolysis is not associated with obvious nerve injury.
One patient recently reported at one year after the treatments: “Dr. Coleman, I wanted to tell you that the procedure that you performed on me really works – I can not believe that all of my clothes are big on me – and Ihave not been dieting. This is very exciting, when are you doing the “pouch”? Thanks again,”
In summary, the study demonstrated that cryolipolysis treatment can cause substantial reductions in subcutaneous fat volume and changes in the contour of the treated love handle without damage to the skin or underlying tissues.
Dr. Sydney Coleman received an updated, advanced version of the Zeltiq Device and has been using this version for several months. Click here to read more.
A preview of the article can be viewed as a pdf from APS. Or the article can be seen in full by accessing the Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
For a review of the paper check out Aesthetic Device Review.
For background on Cryolipolysis, please refer to previous posting entitled Freezing Fat for Natural Body Sculpting.
When will treatment be available to the public?
The Zeltiq device has been cleared by the FDA in the United States for various applications related to skin cooling during dermatologic treatments, with a pending application for non-invasive fat layer reduction. The Zeltiq device is available in the United States currently in my office. Please call 212 571 5200 to schedule an appointment to determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Dr. Coleman was the lead author on a paper about the technology and he just presented his experience with Zeltiq at a conference in Milan, and it was well received.
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