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Non‐invasive fat reduction of the flanks using a new cryolipolysis applicator and overlapping, two‐cycle treatments
Author(s) -
Bernstein Eric F.,
Bloom Jason D.,
Basilavecchio Lisa D.,
Plugis Jessica M.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.22302
Subject(s) - medicine , erythema , flank , surgery , adverse effect , abdomen , subcutaneous fat , nuclear medicine , adipose tissue , anatomy
Background and Objectives A sharply contoured cryolipolysis vacuum applicator was developed to improve fit and tissue draw in the abdomen and flanks to better accommodate a range of body types and a variety of treatment sites. This study was carried out to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the new applicator for treatment of flank fat (“love handles”). Study Design/Materials and Methods A cryolipolysis vacuum applicator with a sharply contoured cup and curved cooling plates was used to treat 20 flanks. Two treatment cycles were delivered sequentially to each flank (60‐minute cycle at a Cooling Intensity Factor of 41.6). Efficacy was evaluated 12 weeks post‐treatment by physicians performing blinded, independent review of clinical photographs. Safety was assessed by the treating physician monitoring subjects for side effects and adverse events. Results Four blinded, independent physician reviewers properly identified the pre‐ and post‐treatment photographs 94.4% of the time. Improvement was scored from 0 (none) to 10 (complete) and showed an average 4.3 point (43%) improvement. Side‐effects were limited to erythema, edema, bruising, and numbness or tingling at the treatment site, and resolved without treatment. Conclusions Multiple treatment cycles from a new improved‐fit cryolipolysis applicator are safe and effective for reduction of flank fat bulges. A high degree of improvement was reported by blinded, physician evaluation of standardized photographs. Laser Surg. Med. 46:731–735, 2014. © 2014 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.