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Dr. Zelickson gives keynote address at international medical conference on future cosmetic therapies

Dr. Brian Zelickson, medical director of Zel Skin & Laser Specialists, gave the keynote address at a recent international meeting of dermatologists and plastic surgeons in Madrid, Spain. During his presentation, he described several innovative and exciting future cosmetic therapies that may soon be available for patients. Two of the therapies are alternative methods to reducing facial lines around the eyes and forehead. The third is a possible method for reducing the appearance of the double chin.

Here’s a summary of the information Dr. Zelickson presented at the meeting:

Revance Therapeutics is developing a process that will change the way botulinum toxin (BT) medications like Botox and Dysport are delivered. They’ve found a way to dose medications through the skin–in other words, without injections. Early studies have shown excellent reduction in the lines around the eyes with a simple topical application of BT lasting several months. Ongoing research will determine the duration of this effect.
Myoscience is also looking for a way to get the “Botox effect” without Botox. They’re using cryotherapy, or cold, to temporarily reduce the nerves that contract the muscles that cause wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. No drugs are needed. They’re into their clinical trials, and have shown an immediate positive effect after a single treatment lasting for several months.
Kythera is investigating a new approach to reducing small pockets of unwanted body fat, especially fat in the double chin. Kythera has been working on standardizing a method that uses a fat–dissolving agent injected directly into the fat of the double chin. They’ve shown excellent results with a series of four monthly injections.
Look for FDA approval of these therapies soon–perhaps even as soon as next year for the wrinkle–reducing treatments.

Zel Skin & Laser Specialists announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved CoolSculpting by Zeltiq for non–invasive fat reduction. Brian Zelickson, MD, medical director of Zel Skin & Laser Specialists in Minnesota, was the first physician in the United States to use the new non–invasive technology outside of clinical studies to cool and gently reduce fat cells in targeted areas. The procedure results in a noticeable, natural–looking fat reduction in treated areas without the need for needles, incisions, anesthesia, pain medication or recovery time.

CoolSculpting uses an advanced tissue cooling technology to safely target and remove fat cells without harming the skin. During the procedure, a non–invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to target and remove fat cells in specific areas of the body. In the months following the procedure, there is a gradual reduction in the thickness of the fat layer. Two to four months after the initial procedure, patients meet with their physician to assess the cosmetic improvement and consider whether additional procedures are necessary to achieve more fat reduction.

Harvard Medical School

The science behind Zeltiq came from Harvard Medical School dermatologists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Since its initial discovery, the Zeltiq Procedure has been studied by leading aesthetic specialists around the world, including Dr. Zelickson who directed a clinical trial on Zeltiq at Zel Skin & Laser Specialists. Despite the name, Dr. Zelickson is on the medical advisory Board of Zeltiq and does not have a proprietary interest in the company.

“This is the very first technology that reduces fat in a non–invasive fashion with literally no discomfort,” said Dr. Zelickson. “It was conceived of by dermatologists having significant knowledge of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The procedure is specifically targeted to the fat as well as being very gentle and safe. We are excited to offer this to our patients.”

The CoolSculpting Procedure

A physician performs or supervises the procedure in a medical office. Zeltiq’s advanced cooling technology is effective for spot treatment of localized fat deposits. It works best on modest fat bulges in highly–targeted areas often referred to as love handles, back fat or saddlebags. Through controlled cooling of fat cells, Zeltiq crystallizes lipids in the body to induce a natural, controlled reduction of fat cells–clinically known as apoptosis. The body’s normal metabolic processes gently remove the treated fat cells.

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Dr. Zelickson gives Keynote on Future Cosmetic Therapies

Dr. Zelickson gives keynote address at international medical conference on future cosmetic therapies

Zel Skin offers FDA–Approved Non–Invasive Technology, CoolSculpting

Harvard Medical School

The CoolSculpting Procedure

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