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CoZmedic Surgery Associates
CoZmedic Surgery Associates
Oak Park, IL
  • Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
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  • Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty)
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  • Avg. Cost: $2224
  • Candidate: Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
  • Length: 45 minutes - 4 hours
  • Treatments: One
  • Results: Permanent
  • Back to work: 1-2 weeks

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"hi, i'm a 31 yr. old female and had liposuction twice on my abdomen, i'm 5'3 and 110 pd. 80%of my body fat seem to be in my stomach, my first lipo i wasn't satisfied because the moment i ate food i got fat bulges coming out on my sides and lower ab, so my doc. redid it, it seems to me that he took out pretty much all the fat out, but my waist is still fatty feeling, it seems like i have fat rolls, but i think that maybe it could be excess skin,when i tighten my abs it goes pretty flat but my skin feels and looks like an old lady's skin, kind of like "chicken skin" very loose but the rest of my body my skin is very tight, but the first time he did my lipo my skin was firm, do you think that maybe he took out too much fat?.. do you recommend a tummy tuck for this, i don't want to do lipo again, and if you do recommend a tummy tuck how is the scar situation for this and also what if i decide to get pregnant will that put me back to square one or worse with stretch marks, please help..thanks"

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Overview of Cryolypolysis for Fat Removal


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Some of today’s innovative fat and cellulite reduction procedures involve the application of heat energy to break down fatty tissues and increase circulation to the area. However, some doctors believe that fat cells will be more responsive to cold instead of heat, and have developed a promising new technology called cryolypolysis. Cryolypolysis has not been approved for body contouring, fat reduction or body shaping but is showing promise in research circles and may soon become an option for fat removal.

How Cryolypolysis Works

The cryolypolysis procedure works by freezing the fat beneath the skin. This process crystallizes the lipoids in the fat cells so that they begin to dissolve, and since it is a targeted treatment, the surrounding tissues are left intact. There is no bursting of the fat cells or any trauma to the skin tissues. Instead, the fat cells break down very slowly and can be eliminated from the body naturally.
Dermatologist Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FAAD associate of clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and adjunct professor of medicine at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire presented the latest technologies in fat removal at the American Academy of Dermatology’s SKIN Academy in Massachusetts in 2009. Dr. Dover was the lead investigator in the cryolypolysis study, and explained that ultrasound measurements taken on 10 of the 32 subjects that participated in the study showed an average reduction of 22.4 percent of body fat four months after the procedure.
 
The procedure may be equally as effective for treating localized fat around the belly, saddle bags, thighs and love handles. Dr. Dover believes that this type of procedure may also be effective at getting rid of body fat around the neck, arms and knees. (Source: MedicalNewsToday)

Potential Benefits of Cryolypolysis

One of the most significant benefits of cryolypolysis is that it is a completely non-invasive procedure. Since it can be targeted, there may be fewer risks involved when compared to other surgical procedures for fat removal. Results are not immediate, but are significant. Side effects are limited to numbness and redness of the treated area for a few hours after the treatment, and some changes in skin sensation in the treated area for about two to three weeks.

Other Information About Cryolypolysis

Clinical research for cryolypolysis is still underway, and a number of investigative studies will need to be completed before this procedure becomes available. While the findings so far look promising, researchers are still unsure where the dissolved fat will be dissolved completely and eliminated from the body, or if it will overtax the liver. In addition, side effects may vary from person to person and there are still a lot of questions about the efficacy of freezing fat cells. As of 2009, the FDA has approved cryolypolysis for chilling the skin and not for body shaping, fat reduction or body contouring.
 
Learn more about the latest body contouring treatments can be found in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out what options are available in non-invasive fat removal.

 

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Published: 11/20/2009, Last Updated: 11/20/2009

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