The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Zeltiq System and LipoSonix System for fat reduction and improving body shape.
At baseline visit, subjects who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria will be enrolled. Subjects will be randomly assigned to receive Zeltiq treatment to either their right or left flank The contralateral flank will receive Liposonix treatment. A total of three identical treatments will be completed monthly for 3 consecutive months. Subjects will return 4 weeks following the last treatment for follow up photography, measurements, and assessments. This study is a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of these procedures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
15
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Change in best overall cosmetic appearance (right side or left side better)rated by a blinded dermatologist from baseline to week 12
The primary outcome was a blinded rating of the treatment area (Noninvasive Cryolipolysis Device vs. a High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Device) with the best cosmetic appearance. A dermatologist will blindly evaluate the treated areas of each side from live subjects at baseline and on the final follow up visit (week 12).
Time frame: 1 hour at baseline and week 12
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