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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2019 Apr 1;18(4):342-348.

A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Body Treatment in Combination With Cryolipolysis Procedures

Alan D. Widgerow, Amir Moradi, Jeanette Poehler
  • PMID: 31012562
Randomized Controlled Trial

A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Body Treatment in Combination With Cryolipolysis Procedures

Alan D. Widgerow et al. J Drugs Dermatol. .

Abstract

Background: Non-surgical fat reduction through cold application, cryolipolysis, is an extremely popular procedure. Apoptosis of the fat cell content may take around 3 months to resolve. Objective: A topical test product was compared to a bland emollient as an adjunct to the cryolipolysis procedure of the upper arms to determine if the product could hasten outcomes in these patients. The product includes a peptide combination thought to stimulate autophagic breakdown of lipid droplets, thus speeding up the apoptotic process seen after cryolipolysis. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, comparator-controlled study in 11 patients compared the test product to a bland emollient on the upper arms of patients following cryolipolysis. Subjects were followed at 1, 4, 8, 12, and some at 24-weeks post treatment. Assessments were made through subjective and objective photographic analysis of the treated areas comparing changes in both arms. Results: The test product appeared to speed up the process of contour improvement with results at 8 weeks matching those attained at 12 weeks by the comparator and long-term results at 24 weeks appearing to maintain this advantage. When measured objectively using pixel analysis, 8 and 24-week contour improvement was statistically better than the comparator. Skin laxity was also improved. In additional assessments using 3D volume analysis, cases showed improved reduction of fat tissue on the treated sides. Conclusion: This pilot study introduces a potential advance in adjuvant topical therapy aiding the outcome of non-invasive fat reduction procedures. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(4):342-348.

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