Noninvasive body contouring with radiofrequency, ultrasound, cryolipolysis, and low-level laser therapy

R Stephen Mulholland; Malcolm D Paul; Charbel Chalfoun

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2011.05.002

Noninvasive body contouring with radiofrequency, ultrasound, cryolipolysis, and low-level laser therapy

Clin Plast Surg. 2011 Jul;38(3):503-20, vii-iii. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2011.05.002.

Authors

R Stephen Mulholland¹, Malcolm D Paul, Charbel Chalfoun

Affiliation

¹ SpaMedica® Clinics, 66 Avenue Road, Suite 4, Toronto, ON M5R 3N8, Canada.

PMID: 21824546
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2011.05.002

Abstract

Noninvasive body contouring is perhaps one of the most alluring areas of esthetic surgery today. This article discusses current noninvasive body-contouring modalities, including suction massage devices, radiofrequency energy, high-frequency focused ultrasound, cryolipolysis, and low-level light laser therapy devices. It also discusses imminent technologies awaiting approval by the Food and Drug Administration, reviews the basic science and clinical effects behind each of these existing and emerging technologies, addresses patient selection and clinical applications of each modality, and discusses the applicability and economics of providing noninvasive lipolysis services in office.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adipocytes / radiation effects
Adipose Tissue
Animals
Cosmetic Techniques* / instrumentation
Cryotherapy / methods
Humans
Laser Coagulation
Lipectomy / instrumentation
Lipectomy / methods*
Low-Level Light Therapy*
Obesity
Patient Selection
Ultrasonography / methods
Waist Circumference