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Frątczak A, Polak K, Szczepanek M, Waliczek M, Bergler-Czop B. Injection lipolysis with phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate-Is it really worth the risk? Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15805. [PMID: 36068992 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Doctoral School, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Kara Ö, Kara M. Lipolysis of a painful lipoma with ozone: the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and quantification of the treatment. Med Gas Res 2020; 9:168. [PMID: 31552883 PMCID: PMC6779005 DOI: 10.4103/2045-9912.267000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Özgür Kara
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara Yenimahalle Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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Evaluation of Safe and Effectiveness of an Injectable Solution Acid Deoxycholic Based for Reduction of Localized Adiposities. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2018; 6:e1794. [PMID: 30276043 PMCID: PMC6157955 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: The use of deoxycholic acid to reduce localized fat deposits is a procedure that has been in use for about 30 years. Its effectiveness as treatment is due to emulsification of phospholipids and therefore, solubilization of the biological membranes with resulting fat necrosis. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness and the safety of an injectable solution containing sodium deoxycholtate 1.25% (DB125), used as intralipotherapy. Methods: The effectiveness and safety of DB125 solution have been assessed with a multicentre observational prospective study carried out between February and October 2017. The 221 selected patients presented with various forms and degrees of localized fat in several areas. Intralipotherapy treatments were performed 6 weeks apart and until the clinical result was obtained. Aesthetic outcomes were evaluated by the authors using preoperative and postoperative photographic documentation and by the patients with their level of satisfaction by filling out an anonymous form. Major adverse events were reported by each doctor who performed the treatment. Results: Two hundred twenty-one patients treated in 273 cases of different localized fat deposits. One hundred eighty-five patients who could be assessed for final results gave the effectiveness of the treatment an average score of 7.4. The failure percentage of the treatment was 3.8%. The medical evaluation showed treatment success in 93.5% of cases. Adverse events can be divided into 2 groups: minor adverse events, which are very frequent and major ones, which are extremely rare. For both groups, the adverse events can be ascribed to localized problems in the treatment area. Conclusion: Studies have shown that the second-generation solution containing sodium deoxycholate 1.25% is effective and safe to treat different localized fat deposits. The high degree of effectiveness shown in the study was not associated with a lesser degree of handling because, at the doses indicated and with the use of intralipotherapy, the occurrence of adverse events was minimal.
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Mlosek RK, Malinowska S, Woźniak W. Lipoma removal using a high-frequency ultrasound-guided injection of a Class III CE-marked device-Empirical findings. J Cosmet Dermatol 2018; 18:469-473. [PMID: 30027646 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lipomas are very common benign neoplasms, which constitute 99% of all adipose-derived tumors. Main treatment option includes surgical excision, which is unacceptable for a number of patients seeking ways to improve esthetic appearance of their skin. Therefore, alternative treatment options are being sought. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of lipoma removal using a Class III CE-marked device (Aqualyx™) administered as a high-frequency ultrasound-guided injection (intralipotherapy). METHODS A total of 17 lipomas were treated. The procedure involved a high-frequency ultrasound-guided injection. A maximum of 3 injections per a lipoma were performed. High-frequency ultrasound was used for assessing the size of lipomas and monitoring treatment-induced changes to the lipomas and adjacent tissue. RESULTS Response to treatment was achieved in all cases. A complete removal was achieved in 70.59% of lipomas. The remaining 29.41% of lipomas were not completely removed, yet significantly reduced in size. CONCLUSION An injection of Aqualyx™, a CE-marked drug, is a good noninvasive treatment of lipomas. Ultrasound guided procedure is recommended, as it ensures appropriate technique and enables monitoring treatment-induced changes. Considering a low number of published reports of such treatment, it is crucial to continue this research.
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- Robert K Mlosek
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, II Medical Faculty, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1st Department of General and Vascular Surgery, II Medical Faculty, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Kwan HY, Wu J, Su T, Chao XJ, Yu H, Liu B, Fu X, Tse AKW, Chan CL, Fong WF, Yu ZL. Schisandrin B regulates lipid metabolism in subcutaneous adipocytes. Sci Rep 2017; 7:10266. [PMID: 28860616 PMCID: PMC5579161 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-10385-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Subcutaneous adipocytes in obese subjects have a lower sensitivity to catecholamine-induced lipolysis and a higher sensitivity to insulin anti-lipolytic effects compared to adipocytes in other adipose depots. Therefore, increasing lipolysis in subcutaneous adipocytes coupled with enhanced fatty acid oxidation may be an anti-obesity strategy. Schisandrin B (Sch B) is one of the most abundant active dibenzocyclooctadiene derivatives found in the fruit of Schisandra chinensis which is a commonly prescribed Chinese medicinal herb. We found that Sch B reduced glycerolipid contents in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and subcutaneous adipocytes dissected from DIO mice. Sch B also activated hormone sensitive lipase (HSL) and increased lipolysis in these adipocyte in a protein kinase A-dependent manner. Interestingly, Sch B increased fatty acid oxidation gene expressions in these adipocytes, implying an increase in fatty acid oxidation after treatment. In in vivo model, we found that Sch B increased HSL phosphorylation, reduced glycerolipid levels and increased fatty acid oxidation gene expressions in the subcutaneous adipocytes in the DIO mice. More importantly, Sch B significantly reduced the subcutaneous adipocyte sizes, subcutaneous adipose tissue mass and body weight of the mice. Our study provides scientific evidence to suggest a potential therapeutic function of Sch B or Schisandra chinensis seed containing Sch B in reducing obesity.
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- Hiu Yee Kwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.,Institute of Chinese Medicine Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, and the Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
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Intralipotherapy, the State of the Art. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e1085. [PMID: 27826479 PMCID: PMC5096534 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: Reconstruction intralipotherapy is a term commonly used in the field of aesthetic medicine, above all in Europe, which defines a specific injection technique developed for the treatment of localized fat with substances that provoke the lysis of adipocytes by means of an injection directly into the adipose tissue with a long needle. The aim of this study is to define the technique in detail and everything that is associated with it, on the basis of years of multicenter experience by doctors who perform it. Materials and Methods: From January 2010 to December 2014, 3,080 European physicians were trained in intralipotherapy technique, and approximately 152,500 patients were treated. The adipocytolytic agent used is a Conformité Européene-certified device. The technique, equipment, protocol, posology, postoperative management, and adverse events are described below. Results: The intralipotherapy technique combined with the appropriate adipocytolytic agent has been shown to be effective in every zone on the average of 76.7% of the cases. The variability is due to the area treated and the patient. The standardization of the technique, homogeneity of the protocol, and the posttreatment management have been essential for standardizing the results and minimizing any adverse events. The latter occurred only in a small percentage of the cases, while those more serious have been extremely rare. Conclusion: This study shows how the intralipotherapic technique, when performed properly with an appropriate adipocytolytic device and when proper precautions are taken, can be effective and safe for reducing undesirable subcutaneous fat deposits.
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Mesotherapy, microneedling, and chemical peels are minimally invasive techniques used to combat facial aging. Chemical peeling is one of the oldest methods of facial rejuvenation. By using different chemicals in various combinations, strengths, and application techniques, plastic surgeons can tailor a patient's treatment for optimal, safe, and consistent results. Mesotherapy and microneedling have emerged in the plastic surgery literature with increasingly complex indications. Both techniques have increased in popularity although research into efficacy and long-term results is lagging. With a thorough understanding of patients and the modalities available, plastic surgeons can use the appropriate minimally invasive technique to provide patients with desired skin changes.
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- Johnson C Lee
- Private Practice, Enhance Medical Center, 462 North Linden Drive, Suite 333, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA.
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 50 New Scotland Avenue, MC-190, Albany, NY 12208, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 50 New Scotland Avenue, MC-190, Albany, NY 12208, USA
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Hwang SR, Kim IJ, Park JW. Formulations of deoxycholic for therapy: a patent review (2011 – 2014). Expert Opin Ther Pat 2015; 25:1423-40. [DOI: 10.1517/13543776.2016.1102888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Rauso R, Salti G. A CE-Marked Drug Used for Localized Adiposity Reduction: A 4-Year Experience. Aesthet Surg J 2015; 35:850-7. [PMID: 26319076 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sju082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Injectable fat-reducing therapies are not an alternative to liposuction. Rather, they may be best suited for patients who are unwilling or unable to undergo surgical reduction of small collections of fat, and for patients who desire touchups for liposuction-induced irregularities. OBJECTIVES The authors report their 4-year experience with a novel injectable CE-marked drug, used in an off-label manner. METHODS Between October 2009 and November 2013, 186 patients were treated by injection of an adipocitolytic solution in 1 of 4 private Italian aesthetic facilities, by 1 of 4 independent physicians. Treated areas included the neck, hips/saddlebags, abdomen/love handles, inner thighs, and buffalo hump. Complications and side effects were documented. RESULTS All patients experienced mild to moderate swelling and reddening of the skin, which resolved 3 to 5 days after injection. No major complications or side effects occurred, such as necrosis. Rates of transient events were as follows: hematoma, 1.61%; paresthesia, 1.07%; and ecchymosis, 6.45%. Pruritus was reported by 21.5% of patients, which began 3 to 7 days following injection. Subcutaneous nodules were noted in 1.61% and resolved within 4 months of injection. A transitory "unusual sensation" was reported by 12.9% of patients, which lasted up to 2 months after final injection. CONCLUSIONS Results demonstrate that this CE-marked agent appears to be effective and safe for medical treatment of fat reduction.
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- Raffaele Rauso
- Dr Rauso is an Assistant Professor, Department of Dentistry, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. Dr Salti is an aesthetic physician in private practice in Florence, Italy
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- Dr Rauso is an Assistant Professor, Department of Dentistry, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. Dr Salti is an aesthetic physician in private practice in Florence, Italy
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