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Effects of Cryolipolysis on the Conversion of White Adipose Tissue: Pilot Study
Christiane Rodrigues Tofoli Palauro1, Patrícia Froes Meyer2, Ciro Dantas Soares2
1Department of Physiotherapy, Centro Universitário de Vila Velha, Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Introduction:
Cryolipolysis (CLL) is a widely employed noninvasive procedure for body fat reduction. It operates by inducing cooling, leading to the crystallization of cytoplasmic lipids, loss of cellular integrity, and apoptosis/necrosis of adipocytes, accompanied by local inflammation. Ongoing discussions revolve around CLL's potential to transform white adipocytes into brown adipocytes, potentially yielding more significant effects compared to alternative procedures.
Objective:
Thus, this randomized, blinded clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of CLL on adipose tissue and elucidate the mechanisms involved in its application and capacity for adipocyte conversion.
Methodology:
Tissue samples from six patients were assessed at intervals of 45, 60, and 90 days following the application of the CLL protocol during abdominoplasty surgeries.
Results:
The samples underwent immunohistochemical analyses targeting various markers, revealing higher expression of PPAR-gamma, PPAR-alpha, and UCP-1 markers in CLL-treated samples.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the present study suggests that CLL has the ability to intervene in adipocyte conversion.
