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Zeltiq Coolsculpting 冷凍溶脂術

http://zeltiq.com.au/

　

 

　

用低溫凍死脂肪細胞

　　鐳射溶脂術是指利用鐳射產生的熱量溶解脂肪細胞，這種治療手段現在已變得較為普遍。有意思的是，當前最熱門的新型減肥方式卻反其道而行之，向難於撼動的贅肉實施“凍刑”，直至將其“凍死”。

　　這種源自美國的減肥術所採用的富有創新性的機器名為“Zeltiq”，利用被稱之為“冷凍溶脂術”的冷卻手段鎖定、凍結並最終分解脂肪細胞。 「Zeltiq」由哈佛大學和「麻薩諸塞州綜合醫院」（Massachusetts General Hospital）研究人員研發，可鎖定冰凍脂肪細胞最後分解它，自一年前投入使用以來便被證明是在減肥大戰中取得的一次重大勝利。

　　一些專家將這種非侵入式減肥術稱為一種具有革命性的減肥新理念。紐約皮膚病學家、參與Zeltiq臨床試驗的大衛·古爾德伯格博士說：“多年來，我們一直用加熱的方式溶解脂肪。現在看來，與之恰恰相反的方式似乎比其他非侵入式手段更有效。”測試結果顯示一次Zeltiq治療便可將被治療區域最多25%的脂肪摧毀。

　　這種減肥療法是如何工作的呢？古爾德伯格解釋說：“冷凍溶脂過程逐漸吸收皮下脂肪的熱量。脂肪細胞的溫度被降至零華氏度，也就是將它們凍結。低溫在殺死脂肪細胞的同時不會影響皮膚或者肌肉。死亡的脂肪細胞隨後通過肝臟被排出體外。”

　　對於那些長滿“頑固不化”的贅肉的人來說，冷凍溶脂術無疑是天賜之物。無論是對脂肪較為密集的部位還是脂肪面積較小的部位，例如愛肌(臀部上方腰部兩側鬆弛的贅肉)、肚腩和背部贅肉，這種減肥術都能產生令患者目瞪口呆的效果。不幸的是，Zeltiq對底部周圍以及大腿上面積較大的脂肪堆積區域作用並不明顯，但研製人員指出他們正在開發一種敷抹器以對抗這些區域的脂肪。

　　令一些急性子的人感到失望的是，Zeltiq的減肥效果無法立即顯現，死亡的脂肪細胞需要兩到三個月時間才能通過尿液排出體外，此時的減肥效果也才能顯現出來。

　　試用者說：“這種治療過程較為漫長。我要將一個吸入裝置放在肚子的脂肪上。機器打開後，脂肪堆積的地方會被輕輕吸入冷卻板之間。我的皮膚逐漸冷卻並最終麻木。我聽說這一過程會慢慢吸走脂肪的能量，導致它們凍結、結晶並最終死去。雖然感覺很不舒服，但也不怎麼疼。在此之後，我的肚子痛了幾個小時並且沒有知覺。我後來又疼了有一週時間，但那種疼還是可以忍受的。”

　　試用者說：“可惜的是，我不能立即看到減肥效果，但我相信脂肪會在未來兩到三個月內排出體外。我希望能夠減掉小腹上大約40%的脂肪。一個月後，我驚奇地發現小腹上的贅肉已經消失了。我甚至再次看到了自己的腹部肌肉。如果在隨後幾個月脂肪繼續消失，那真的是太奇妙了。”

　　雖然一些提供這種療法的醫生大為推崇，聲稱冷凍溶脂術要優於射頻和超聲波技術，但其他人也提出警告。倫敦整形外科中心的整形外科醫生羅伯托·維爾博士便指出：“總體上說，這種方式似乎很有趣，也很安全，但問題是，所有被破壞的脂肪都能被排出體外嗎？吸收被破壞的脂肪，進行代謝並最終通過尿液排出體外，身體能夠負擔起這項工作嗎？如果體記憶體在大量被破壞的脂肪，肝臟承受的負擔會過重，讓身體吃不消，進而導致整個人無精打采。因此，我不建議有肝臟問題的人採用這種療法。”

2010年08月03日 11:30   來源：新浪   孝文

（責任編輯：袁志麗）

　

Zeltiq™ (pronounced Zel ′teek) CoolSculpting™, founded in 2005, is a science-based medical device company dedicated to the development of non-invasive procedures for the reduction of unwanted fat tissue. The Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ approach utilizes a patented method called Cryolipolysis™ (the use of precisely controlled cooling to remove fat) that is designed to target only fat cells and not harm the skin or other tissue.

Zeltiq is the latest fad in the area of fat-reduction procedures. Instead of using laser heat removal, this new technique freezes your unwanted body fat by chilling the fat cells. The dead fat gets removed through body by natural way once the liver breaks it down. The proper scientific name for this technique is cryolipolisys. The technique was developed at the famed Harvard University and Massachusetts General hospital.

The reason for a growing appreciation of this technique s remarkable results which are nearly 25% more effective than the conventional procedures. Zeltiq is actually the name of the machine that is used in this technique. The only problem that patients face is that the results are not immediate. It may take upto 2-3 months for the visible results. This is due to the fact that all those dead fat cells are broken down by the liver and slowly get passed out of the body via urine.

    

FAQs

To answer some of the most commonly asked questions, please review the topics below:
　

Q1. What is the Zeltiq™ Procedure?
　

The Zeltiq Procedure is a new, non-invasive way to gently and effectively reduce fat in targeted areas of your body, resulting in noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.
　

What makes the Zeltiq Procedure different is its advanced cooling technology that targets and eliminates fat cells. Unlike traditional invasive surgical procedures, the Zeltiq Procedure is non-invasive, with no needles and no incisions. There is no need for anesthesia or pain medications and there is no recovery time.
　

The procedure is performed in a medical office, under the supervision of a physician specializing in cosmetic procedures.
　

Q2. How does the Zeltiq Procedure work?
　

Early research done by world-renowned dermatologists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, showed that fat cells are naturally more vulnerable to cold than other surrounding tissue.1 This scientific principle is called "Cryolipolysis™."
　

During the procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells in specific areas of your body. When fat cells are exposed to cooling during the Zeltiq Procedure, it triggers a process of natural removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a reduction in fat bulges that is visible in most patients in two to four months.
　

Q3. What happens to the fat cells?
　

The exposure to cooling causes the fat cells to begin a process of natural removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The fat cells in the treated area are gently eliminated through the body's normal metabolic processes, like fat from food. The result is a gradual reduction in fat bulges that is visible to most patients in two to four months.
　

Q4. What clinical evidence shows that the Zeltiq Procedure really works?
　

Clinical studies2 involving hundreds of patients show that, for properly selected patients, the Zeltiq Procedure is an effective way to reduce fat without the pain, risk, and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.
　

Q5. How long until I notice results?
　

In properly selected patients, the Zeltiq Procedure results in a noticeable, measurable reduction in fat bulges in two to four months. At that time, you and your doctor can meet to assess your cosmetic improvement and consider additional Zeltiq Procedures to achieve greater fat reduction.
　

Q6. How do the results compare with invasive procedures like liposuction?
　

The results of the Zeltiq Procedure are not as rapid or dramatic as invasive procedures such as liposuction. However, if you want to avoid the pain, risk and recovery time associated with surgical procedures, the Zeltiq Procedure may be the preferred option for you.
　

Q7. How long do the results last?
　

Patients experiencing fat layer reduction show persistent results at least six months after the Zeltiq Procedure. Longer term studies have not been completed. The elimination of fat cells as a result of the Zeltiq Procedure is expected to last about as long as fat cells removed by invasive procedures such as liposuction.
　

Q8. What are common effects after the procedure?
　

The Zeltiq Procedure is completely non-invasive, which allows return to normal activities on the same day as the procedure, such as work or exercise. Redness may appear in the treated area, and may last from a few minutes to a few hours. Some localized bruising may occur, which clears within a few weeks. Many patients experience a temporary dulling of sensation in the treated area lasting one to eight weeks.
　

Q9. How long does the procedure take?
　

Procedure time can be two hours or more depending on the size of the area to be treated. During your consultation, your doctor will discuss how long your procedure will take and how much time you should allow for your office visit.
　

Q10. Does the Zeltiq Procedure hurt?
　

The Zeltiq Procedure is comfortable for most patients.3 No anesthesia was needed for any patients in clinical trials.2 Typically patients are comfortable enough to read, work on their laptop computers, listen to music, or just relax during the procedure.
　

Q11. Is there downtime after the Zeltiq Procedure?
　

There is no recovery time after the Procedure. You may resume your normal activities on the same day as your procedure, including work and exercise.
　

Q12. Will I benefit from additional Zeltiq Procedures?
　

A follow-up visit should be scheduled with your doctor two to four months after your procedure to assess your cosmetic improvement and consider additional Zeltiq Procedures to achieve greater fat reduction.
　

Q13. Am I a good candidate for the Zeltiq Procedure?
　

Ideal candidates for the Zeltiq Procedure are relatively fit, but have some modest-size fat bulges that are not easily reduced through diet and exercise. They are seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat, but are not considering a surgical procedure. The Zeltiq Procedure is not a way to lose weight or treat obesity, and it is not a substitute for invasive methods like liposuction. During a consultation, your doctor can talk with you about whether you are a good candidate for the Zeltiq Procedure.
　

Q14. How is the Zeltiq Procedure different from other procedures?
　

The controlled cooling of the Zeltiq Procedure targets and eliminates only fat cells. Other treatment modalities such as lasers, radiofrequency, and focused ultrasound affect fat cells and may affect other adjacent tissue in a way that is not comparable to the Zeltiq method of cryolipolysis.
　

Q15. Who is Zeltiq Aesthetics?
　

Zeltiq Aesthetics is a science-based medical device company located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has licensed the commercial rights to cryolipolysis from Massachusetts General Hospital as a non-invasive method of reducing fat. Zeltiq Aesthetics is advancing the basic science, clinical evaluation, and commercial development of this technology. The Company has developed an advanced medical device that utilizes this new discovery, and is making it available to physicians specializing in cosmetic procedures.
　

References
　

1. Manstein D, Laubach H, Watanabe K, Farinelli W, Zurakowski D, Anderson R. Selective cryolysis: a novel method of non-invasive fat removal. Laser Surg Med. 2008,40:595-604.
　

2. Clinical data on file. Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. Pleasanton, CA.
　

3. J. Dover, MD, J. Burns, MD, S. Coleman, MD, R. Fitzpatrick, MD, J. Garden, MD, D. Goldberg, MD, R. Geronemus, MD, S. Kilmer, MD, F. Mayoral, MD, E. Tanzi, MD, R. Weiss, MD, and B. Zelickson, MD A Prospective Clinical Study of Noninvasive Cryolipolysis™ for Subcutaneous Fat Layer Reduction - Interim Report of Available Subject Data. Poster presented at 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; November 6-9 2008; Orlando, FL

　

The Zeltiq™ Procedure Experience

　

The Cool Way to Reduce Fat™
　

The Zeltiq™ Procedure is a new, non-invasive way to gently and effectively reduce fat in targeted areas of the body. The result is a noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas, such as abdominal fat, love handles (flanks) and/or back fat.
　

To perform the Zeltiq Procedure, your physician attaches an applicator to the desired area of fat reduction, and extracts energy (cooling) from the underlying fat tissue without damage to other tissues. When fat cells are exposed to precise cooling, it triggers a natural process of cell removal. The fat cells in the treated area are gradually eliminated through the body's normal metabolic processes, similar to the way fat from food is eliminated from the body.

How It Works
　

What to Expect
　

Because the procedure is non-invasive and targets only unwanted fat cells, there is no recovery time after the procedure. Following the Zeltiq™ Procedure, the affected fat cells are gradually eliminated through the body's normal metabolic processes, like fat from food. The result is a gradual reduction and smoothing of fat bulges that is apparent in most patients in two to four months.
　

The Zeltiq Procedure is completely non-invasive, which allows return to normal activities on the same day as your procedure, such as work or exercise. Redness may appear in the treated area, which may last from a few minutes to a few hours. Some localized bruising may occur, which clears within a few weeks. Many patients experience a temporary dulling of sensation in the treated area lasting one to eight weeks.
　

Who Is A Candidate?
　

The ideal candidate for the Zeltiq Procedure is seeking to decrease specific areas of fat, such as abdominal fat, love handles (flanks), and/or back fat. Patients opting for the Zeltiq Procedure are generally interested in a noninvasive therapy offering noticeable but modest results. The Zeltiq Procedure is not intended for weigh loss or obesity; nor is it a substitute for liposuction procedures that remove a large volume of fat. A good candidate should be relatively fit and have modest-size fat bulges in areas that are not easily reduced through diet or exercise.