1. ABSTRACT RFAL
Many efficacious techniques exist for elimination of unwanted fat and skin tightening.
Traditional liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, and laser-assisted liposuction have all
been used with excellent results for fat reduction in various body areas. All are
associated with varying degrees of patient sedation and downtime. Dr. Kassir will
discuss a new high-powered radiofrequency (RF) device ( Model : Obecure) used for
non-invasive lipoplasty of the abdominal region.
5 patients with abdominal fat with BMI < 40, no pre-existing medical conditions, and no
metal implants (IUDs, pacemakers, metal clips, artificial joints or valves) were treated.
These patients had no prior liposuction or abdominal surgery. Height, weight, and
various measurements were taken. Pre- and post-study abdominal CT Scans and
bloodwork were performed.
Patients were treated for 5 sessions, 3-4 days apart (M-Th, M-Th, M)
High-powered RF with a large handpiece was used; the abdomen was slowly heated to
maintain a temperature of 41 degrees centigrade for 30 minutes.
Post-study CT scans and measurements revealed a decrease in abdominal fat and
circumference.
RFAL (Radiofrequency Assisted Lipoplasty) is an efficacious non-invasive method for
fat reduction.