Assuming X amount of fat cells are destroyed with a session of Cryolipolysis for a patient with average weight. Would it be safe to assume that more than X cells would be destroyed for the same patient if he was leaner since leaner implies the fat cells would have smaller volume and the cold can reach easier the center of the fat cell and thus destroying it?
September 14, 2017
Answer: Cryolipolysis in Lean Individuals Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of cryolipolysis did not involve lean vs. non lean individuals so a definitive answer to your question is not possible. Cryolipolysis has been shown to reduce fat volume in the area treated in the 20% range. The area treated is defined by the size and shape of the applicator, as well as treatment parameters. Adjacent tissue most likely will not be affected if the target temperature is not achieved. Therefore, it would not be expected to have greater fat area reduction in lean individuals. It is important to understand the percentage of fat volume reduction will be approximately the same, however in individuals with larger fat volume, the appearance may be more noticeable.
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September 14, 2017
Answer: Cryolipolysis in Lean Individuals Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of cryolipolysis did not involve lean vs. non lean individuals so a definitive answer to your question is not possible. Cryolipolysis has been shown to reduce fat volume in the area treated in the 20% range. The area treated is defined by the size and shape of the applicator, as well as treatment parameters. Adjacent tissue most likely will not be affected if the target temperature is not achieved. Therefore, it would not be expected to have greater fat area reduction in lean individuals. It is important to understand the percentage of fat volume reduction will be approximately the same, however in individuals with larger fat volume, the appearance may be more noticeable.
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September 13, 2017
Answer: CoolSculpting and Fat Cells This is a very interesting question and I like your mathematical approach. This question has not been answered scientifically because the data produces averages. For CoolSculpting, the average amount of fat thickness lost, based on early ultrasound studies, is approximately 25%. A study comparing patients of different weights and sizes has not, to my knowledge been completed. Someone with smaller fat cells will get more cells into the applicator which is why the 25% is an average loss. There is variation among patients. After 7 years of CoolSculpting experience, I have concluded that the treatment is more about sculpting a nice figure than just removing fat.
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September 13, 2017
Answer: CoolSculpting and Fat Cells This is a very interesting question and I like your mathematical approach. This question has not been answered scientifically because the data produces averages. For CoolSculpting, the average amount of fat thickness lost, based on early ultrasound studies, is approximately 25%. A study comparing patients of different weights and sizes has not, to my knowledge been completed. Someone with smaller fat cells will get more cells into the applicator which is why the 25% is an average loss. There is variation among patients. After 7 years of CoolSculpting experience, I have concluded that the treatment is more about sculpting a nice figure than just removing fat.
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