Non-invasive cryolipolysis to reduce subcutaneous fat in the arms
- Authors
- Lee, Sang Jun; Jang, Hee Won; Kim, Hyunjoo; Suh, Dong Hye; Ryu, Hwa Jung
- Issue Date
- 2016
- Publisher
- TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
- Keywords
- Cryolipolysis; ulnar nerve
- Citation
- JOURNAL OF COSMETIC AND LASER THERAPY, v.18, no.3, pp.126 - 129
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- JOURNAL OF COSMETIC AND LASER THERAPY
- Volume
- 18
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 126
- End Page
- 129
- URI
- https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/90130
- DOI
- 10.3109/14764172.2015.1114644
- ISSN
- 1476-4172
- Abstract
- Background: Cryolipolysis received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for reducing fat from the flanks, abdomen, and thighs. The upper arms are an off-label indication for cryolipolysis, and outcome data on reducing fat from the arms using a cryolipolytic device has rarely been published. Objective: This pilot study evaluated cryolipolysis to reduce upper arm fat. Materials and methods: A flat vacuum applicator was used to treat seven subjects in a single-side study. The patients underwent one cycle of upperarm cryolipolysis treatment, and the contralateral arm served as a control. Follow-up was conducted at 8 weeks. Equalization treatments were delivered subsequently to the opposite arm. Efficacy was evaluated by ultrasound imaging, physician's assessment, and patient satisfaction. Side effects and adverse events were monitored. Results: Ultrasound measurements showed a decrease in the fat layer at 83.3% of the 12 measured sites. The mean reduction in fat layer thickness was 15.3%, corresponding to 2.03 mm. A significant difference was detected between baseline and 8-week assessments (p = 0.001). Conclusion: One treatment using a flat vacuum cryolipolysis applicator was safe and effective to reduce arm fat.
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