Tiffany T Pham, Andrew E Heidari, Ellen M Hong, Earl Steward, Yueqiao Qu, Lily Y Chen, Brandyn S Dunn, Soo Hong Seo, Adeela Syed, Katelyn Dilley, Lauren Lee, Dana M Hutchison, Kyle D Hansen, Urja Patel, Sehwan Kim, Michael G Hill, Brian J F Wong
BACKGROUND: Current minimally invasive fat reduction modalities use equipment that can cost thousands of U.S. dollars. Electrochemical lipolysis (ECLL), using low-cost battery and electrodes (approximately $10), creates acid/base within fat (width, approximately 3 mm), damaging adipocytes. Longitudinal effects of ECLL have not been studied. In this pilot study, the authors hypothesize that in vivo ECLL induces fat necrosis, decreases adipocyte number/viability, and forms lipid droplets...
February 1, 2024: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery