Fat Layer Reduction Forum

A study published in the Journal of Laser in Surgery and Medicine reported on the effects of a Free Electron Laser (FEL) when targeted at the subcutaneous fat layer at 1,210nm and 1,720nm. The researchers from Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School, assessed that the excitation of fat was twice that of the dermis, and the fat layer was damaged without any apparent injury to the dermis. Here is an excerpt:

Absorption spectra of human fat were measured, identifying promising bands near 1,210 and 1,720 nm. Photothermal excitation of porcine fat and dermis were measured with a 3.5-5 microm thermal camera during exposure to the free electron laser (FEL) at Jefferson National Laboratory. Thermal damage to full-thickness samples exposed at approximately 1,210 nm through a cold contact window, was assessed by nitrobluetetrazolium chloride staining in situ and by light microscopy. RESULTS: Photothermal excitation of fat was twice that of dermis, at lipid absorption bands (1,210, 1,720 nm). At 1,210 nm, a subcutaneous fat layer several mm thick was damaged by FEL exposure, without apparent injury to overlying skin. CONCLUSION: Selective photothermal targeting of fatty tissues is feasible using infrared lipid absorption bands. Potential clinical applications are suggested by this FEL study. (c) 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Pretty exciting stuff. The scientists involved are some of the most prominent in the world. If brought to market, we could see the dream of noninvasive fat removal become a reality.

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Hello and Welcome to our fellow dermatologists and surgeons interested in fat reduction! This website is dedicated to the discussion of fat removal, both invasive and noninvasive. Fat is obviously an incredibly hot topic right now. The research being done by many of us is very exciting and holds some true promise. Many of our patients come in asking for ways to remove unwanted fat. To date the only truly effective method which has had high satisfaction rates has been liposuction. Of course we all know the risks associated with lipo are significant, and even new developments such as laser-assisted liposuction still come with similar risks. Our hope with this blog is to create a forum where researchers and scientists in the field can discuss topics, ideas, thoughts, experiences and new research on fat reduction.

The web presents us with a great opportunity to collaborate, as well as an opportunity to educate patients. Without question there are many “get slim quick” gimmicks being pitched online, as well as companies selling their wares with little to no research to support their claims. Our hope is that our site here can provide a place for us to expose the false claims, and herald the true ones. We welcome all fellow researchers to post here.

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