From Esthetic Medicine to Optimizing Reconstructive Outcome: A Feasibility Trial on Secondary Refinement of Fasciocutaneous Anterolateral Thigh Flaps with Cryolipolysis.
Sarah S NagelAnnika RauhLaura C SiegwartGabriel HundeshagenDimitra Kotsougiani-FischerSimon KuepperUlrich KneserChristoph HirchePublished in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2022)
This is a novel application of evolving body-contouring cryolipolysis from esthetic medicine into optimizing outcomes in reconstructive surgery. Cryolipolysis has been shown to be relatively safe and effective to reduce ALT's volume with high patients' satisfaction. This successful pilot study encourages further investigation with a prospective randomized control trial.