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Nicole Y Lee¹, Deanne Mraz Robinson^2,3

¹Wesson Dermatology, Great Neck, New York, USA. Thanda83@gmail.com.

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Noninvasive body contouring offers solutions for stubborn fat, but choosing the right device is difficult due to limited data. This review examines seven FDA-approved therapies to aid in selection.

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Area of Science:

Medical Aesthetics
Dermatology
Plastic Surgery

Background:

Societal pressure idealizes sculpted physiques, leading to demand for body fat reduction.
Noninvasive body contouring addresses localized fat resistant to diet and exercise.
A wide array of devices exist, complicating selection for consumers and practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

To review US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved noninvasive body contouring therapies.
To provide clarity on available scientific data and results for these treatments.
To assist in the selection of appropriate body contouring devices.

Main Methods:

Literature review of noninvasive body contouring technologies.
Analysis of FDA approval status for various devices.
Evaluation of available scientific data and reported outcomes.

Main Results:

Seven distinct noninvasive body contouring therapies were identified and reviewed.
Data on efficacy and variability of results were assessed for each therapy.
Challenges in device selection due to limited scientific evidence were highlighted.

Conclusions:

Noninvasive body contouring is a growing field addressing aesthetic demands.
Understanding the science and data behind FDA-approved devices is crucial.
This review aims to guide informed decision-making in selecting body contouring treatments.