CoolLipo ™   by CoolTouch ®   Inc. Laser-Assisted Lipolysis
What is CoolLipo? A laser procedure that destroys small areas of fat and tightens skin. CoolLipo uses a special type of invisible light (near infrared) that destroys fat cells and heats the collagen in the skin to tighten and improve appearance. CoolLipo is a minimally invasive, fast recovery procedure providing quick results. CoolLipo can also be used in conjunction with conventional liposuction to improve results.
CoolLipo by CoolTouch Inc. Specific FDA clearance for Laser-assisted Lipolysis 510(k) # 072751 as of Jan. 2, 2008 CoolLipo FDA clearance for General Dermatological Surgery 510(k) # 023962 1320 nm Nd:YAG laser  Short pulse length achieves a photoacoustic effect at the tip of a special coated fiber
Light Absorption in Tissue  1 µm 10 µm 100 µm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1 m 10 m 100 m 0.1 0.5 1 2 3 0.4 0.3 0.2 1064   Nd:YAG Water Wavelength Hemoglobin Melanin 1064 nm is  poorly absorbed in water Melanin and hemoglobin are dominant chromophores
Light Absorption in Tissue  1 µm 10 µm 100 µm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1 m 10 m 100 m 0.1 0.5 1 2 3 0.4 0.3 0.2 1064   Nd:YAG Water Wavelength Hemoglobin Melanin 1320 nm Nd:YAG 1320 nm is uniformly absorbed in water with little effect on melanin or hemoglobin
Absorption: Tissue vs. Fat 1064 1320
Photoacoustic Ablation Proprietary coated fiber requires “initiation” with carbon char which absorbs laser energy Pulsed energy creates a white hot acoustic ablation (pulsed 1320 nm and 1064 nm mechanically ablate similarly) Ablation occurs at low fluences with minimal collateral damage Fat is liquefied by the photoacoustic waves without extensive thermal effects
Photoacoustic Ablation Laser energy heats fiber coating to form carbon  Carbon on tip absorbs laser energy creating a white hot ablation point Pulsed energy  ablates a zone of tissue with minimal thermal damage
Patient Questions How long does the procedure take? About an hour for the neck and chin area. Will I be awake? Yes, CoolLipo can be performed in your doctor’s  office. An oral sedative may be given. Does it hurt? No, the area treated with CoolLipo will have an  anesthetic solution injected before the laser is used. What will I look like after the procedure? The treated area is wrapped with a compression  bandage, your doctor will recommend how long  you are to wear the dressing.
Patient Questions What does the treated area look like? There might be some swelling for a few days  and occasionally bruising.  Also, it might be  tender for several days. Will I be off work for a long time?  No, you can return to work the same day. Ask  your doctor. How soon will CoolLipo show results? CoolLipo will show results within a week after  the procedure with continued improvement  up to 2-6 months. How many treatments will I need? Usually only one is needed.
Benefits of CoolTouch Laser Lipolysis Minimally invasive removal of unwanted adipose tissue More gentle than traditional liposuction removal  Minimizes pain and bruising Less risk of hypo or hyper-pigmentation Proven wavelength for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction
Lipolysis Hips Photos courtesy of Dr. Charles Mok
Lipolysis Male Chest Photos courtesy of Dr. Edward Zimmerman
Back Lipolysis Photos courtesy of Dr. Edward Zimmerman
Photos courtesy of Dr. Charles Mok Before Marking Submental Lipolysis
Submental Lipolysis Photos courtesy of Dr. Robert Weiss Before 1 week
Submental Lipolysis Photos courtesy of Dr. Charles Mok Before @ 1 week
Submental Lipolysis Photos courtesy of Dr. Charles Mok Before 2 days

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    CoolLipo ™ by CoolTouch ® Inc. Laser-Assisted Lipolysis
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    What is CoolLipo?A laser procedure that destroys small areas of fat and tightens skin. CoolLipo uses a special type of invisible light (near infrared) that destroys fat cells and heats the collagen in the skin to tighten and improve appearance. CoolLipo is a minimally invasive, fast recovery procedure providing quick results. CoolLipo can also be used in conjunction with conventional liposuction to improve results.
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    CoolLipo by CoolTouchInc. Specific FDA clearance for Laser-assisted Lipolysis 510(k) # 072751 as of Jan. 2, 2008 CoolLipo FDA clearance for General Dermatological Surgery 510(k) # 023962 1320 nm Nd:YAG laser Short pulse length achieves a photoacoustic effect at the tip of a special coated fiber
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    Light Absorption inTissue 1 µm 10 µm 100 µm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1 m 10 m 100 m 0.1 0.5 1 2 3 0.4 0.3 0.2 1064 Nd:YAG Water Wavelength Hemoglobin Melanin 1064 nm is poorly absorbed in water Melanin and hemoglobin are dominant chromophores
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    Light Absorption inTissue 1 µm 10 µm 100 µm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1 m 10 m 100 m 0.1 0.5 1 2 3 0.4 0.3 0.2 1064 Nd:YAG Water Wavelength Hemoglobin Melanin 1320 nm Nd:YAG 1320 nm is uniformly absorbed in water with little effect on melanin or hemoglobin
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    Photoacoustic Ablation Proprietarycoated fiber requires “initiation” with carbon char which absorbs laser energy Pulsed energy creates a white hot acoustic ablation (pulsed 1320 nm and 1064 nm mechanically ablate similarly) Ablation occurs at low fluences with minimal collateral damage Fat is liquefied by the photoacoustic waves without extensive thermal effects
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    Photoacoustic Ablation Laserenergy heats fiber coating to form carbon Carbon on tip absorbs laser energy creating a white hot ablation point Pulsed energy ablates a zone of tissue with minimal thermal damage
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    Patient Questions Howlong does the procedure take? About an hour for the neck and chin area. Will I be awake? Yes, CoolLipo can be performed in your doctor’s office. An oral sedative may be given. Does it hurt? No, the area treated with CoolLipo will have an anesthetic solution injected before the laser is used. What will I look like after the procedure? The treated area is wrapped with a compression bandage, your doctor will recommend how long you are to wear the dressing.
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    Patient Questions Whatdoes the treated area look like? There might be some swelling for a few days and occasionally bruising. Also, it might be tender for several days. Will I be off work for a long time? No, you can return to work the same day. Ask your doctor. How soon will CoolLipo show results? CoolLipo will show results within a week after the procedure with continued improvement up to 2-6 months. How many treatments will I need? Usually only one is needed.
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    Benefits of CoolTouchLaser Lipolysis Minimally invasive removal of unwanted adipose tissue More gentle than traditional liposuction removal Minimizes pain and bruising Less risk of hypo or hyper-pigmentation Proven wavelength for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction
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    Lipolysis Hips Photoscourtesy of Dr. Charles Mok
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    Lipolysis Male ChestPhotos courtesy of Dr. Edward Zimmerman
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    Back Lipolysis Photoscourtesy of Dr. Edward Zimmerman
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    Photos courtesy ofDr. Charles Mok Before Marking Submental Lipolysis
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    Submental Lipolysis Photoscourtesy of Dr. Robert Weiss Before 1 week
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    Submental Lipolysis Photoscourtesy of Dr. Charles Mok Before @ 1 week
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    Submental Lipolysis Photoscourtesy of Dr. Charles Mok Before 2 days