Cryolipolysis: patient selection and special considerations

Abstract

Patricia Froes Meyer,1 Julio Davi Costa e Silva,2 Liliane Santos de Vasconcellos,3 Eneida de Morais Carreiro,4 Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva5,6 1Department of Physiotherapy, Potiguar University, Natal, Brazil; 2Department of Physiotherapy, Potiguar University – UnP, Natal, Brazil; 3Department of Physical Therapy, Potiguar University – UnP, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; 4Center University of Rio Grande do Norte, Physiotherapy Department, Natal, Brazil; 5Estácio de Sá University, Physiotherapy Department, Natal, Brazil; 6Mauricio de Nassau College, Physiotherapy Department, Natal, Brazil Abstract: Cryolipolysis is considered a safe and effective procedure, with high patient satisfaction rates, especially when compared to other procedures for localized adiposity, such as high-intensity focused ultrasound and shock waves. Although this statement is present in the literature, the importance of the selection of suitable patients for this type of treatment is not well known. The objective of this study was to discuss the criteria to be considered in the selection of patients who are candidates for cryolipolysis and assess their profile regarding their anthropometric data, age, skin characteristics, cutaneous sensitivity, and risk pathologies for this type of treatment. Assessing the amount of localized adiposity requires safe and validated methods that are significant in measuring results. The aim is to achieve success in the process of reducing adiposity guaranteeing patient satisfaction and assurance of results. Keywords: adiposity, dermatologic physical therapy, cryolipolysis

Keywords

• Adiposity
• Dermatologic Physical Therapy
• Cryolipolysis