Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive body building treatment used to reduce the volume of fat cells by freezing.
This method involves the application of controlled cooling within the temperature range of 5 to -11 ° C for non-invasive localized localized fat reduction, which aims to reshape the contours of the body. The level of cooling exposure causes the death of subcutaneous fatty tissue cells, with no apparent damage to the skin above it. This method has a low complication rate, and is considered safe and effective for fat reduction of about 20% on certain body sites.
As a medical procedure, cryolipolysis is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Etymologically, the term cryolipolysis (fat freeing) comes from the Greek root cryo , which means cold; lipo , meaning fat; and lisis , which means dissolution or loosening. Cryolipolysis is used in aesthetic and spa clinics with technology used exclusively in CoolSculpting branded devices. Zeltiq, purchased by Allergan in 2017, is the exclusive license for patents related to cryolipolysis owned by Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Evidence
Cryolipolysis is used to remove certain areas of body fat right under the skin to form a person. Evidence supports its effectiveness in three to four months.
It seems especially applicable to discrete fat limited bulges. According to a 2015 review, it shows promise with average fat reduction, measured with calipers of about 20 percent. With a small number of people treated, clinical data remains scarce, so it is not known how long the treatment effect will last, or when and if treatment will be needed to maintain the outcome.
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Side effects
Side effect data is based on limited experience. Temporary local redness, bruising and numbness of the skin are common side effects of treatment and are expected to subside. Usually the sensory deficit will disappear within a month. Effects on peripheral nerves are investigated and fail to show permanent destructive results. No serious long-term side effects were found during the six-month follow-up period.
Research on the mechanism
The lipolysis procedure seeks to "dissolve" the fat cells by non-surgical means. A number of methods have been tried, including the use of lasers, ultrasound, and current radio frequencies. Popsicle panniculitis is a dermatological condition that suggests that low temperature exposure can selectively damage subcutaneous fat when leaving intact skin. Based on the premise that fat cells are more easily damaged by cooling than skin cells, cryolipolysis was developed to apply low temperature to tissues via thermal conduction. To avoid frostbite, certain temperature and exposure levels are determined, such as 60 min at -5 ° C (23 ° F).
Early studies to establish the cryolipolysis method were performed on pigs. Although the process is not fully understood, it appears that fat tissue cooled below body temperature, but above freezing, experiences local cell death followed by a local inflammatory response called local panniculitis that gradually over several months results in a reduction in the fat tissue layer. When exposed to cold, the usual body response is to limit the circulation to keep the core body at the right temperature.
Cost and maintenance time
The typical cost per treatment area varies depending on location. Prices in the US range from $ 750 to $ 1500, with UK prices around Ã, £ 750 per area to be treated. The maintenance time for general usage/application is 35-60 minutes per site, depending on the applicator used.
Regulatory approval
In September 2000, Zeltiq received CE CE Mark approval for their cryolipolysis device. In the US, the CoolSculpting procedure is FDA-cleansed for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental, thigh, abdominal and pelvic areas, along with bra fat, back fat, under the butt (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It's also FDA-cleansed to affect the appearance of loose tissue with submental area treatments.
References
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