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ReviewWorld journal of plastic surgery2025

Effectiveness of Cryolipolysis in Body Contouring and Fat Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Alaa Hakami, Alya Hakami, Rayan Alghamdi, Haya Alzahrani, Adham Alghamdi, Abdullah Qureshey, Yousef Almail, Manar Alfaqiri, Maha Alsofiani, Lana Hariri and 2 more

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Review in World journal of plastic surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alaa HakamiDepartment of Surgery, Jazan University Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Alya HakamiDepartment of Surgery, Jazan University Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Rayan AlghamdiDepartment of Surgery, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Haya AlzahraniDepartment of Surgery, Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia.
Adham AlghamdiDepartment of Surgery, Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah QuresheyDepartment of Surgery, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Yousef AlmailDepartment of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Manar AlfaqiriDepartment of Surgery, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Maha AlsofianiDepartment of Surgery, Taif university, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Lana HaririDepartment of Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hajar AlrashedDepartment of Surgery, Princesses Nourah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shahad AldumkhDepartment of Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Cryolipolysis has emerged as a promising, non-invasive body contouring technique that employs controlled cooling to selectively eliminate adipocytes without damaging surrounding skin or tissues. As global demand rises for non-surgical aesthetic treatments, cryolipolysis offers an appealing alternative to traditional liposuction for individuals seeking fat reduction with minimal recovery time and fewer complications. Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted up to November 2024. Studies included were randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies evaluating the outcomes of cryolipolysis on body contouring. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4 software, calculating mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: The use of cryolipolysis was associated with decreased BMI showing MD= -1.71 (95%CI: -2.6, -0.82, P=0.0002). However, no significant difference was observed regarding weight with MD= -1.81 (95%CI: -3.93, 0.31, Conclusion: Cryolipolysis is effective in reducing BMI, local circumference, and fat thickness, confirming its utility for non-invasive body contouring. However, it does not significantly affect overall weight. The benefits are more pronounced in short-term follow-up and vary by body region. Further long-term and comparative studies are recommended.

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BMIBody ContouringCircumferenceCryolipolysisFat ThicknessNon-Invasive Fat Reduction

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PMID41607567
PMCPMC12843028

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