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The purpose of this study is to compare non invasive treatments using a YAG and Didode Laser to reduce the volume of fat.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Diode Laser Treatment Before Abdominoplasty | Experimental | Patient will be treated with Diode Laser prior to abdominoplasty. |
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| YAG Laser Treatment Before Abdominoplasty | Experimental | Patients will be treated with YAG prior to abdominoplasty |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Diode Laser | Device | Diode Laser for treatment of subcutaneous fat |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Biopsy of Tissue Samples as a Measure of Effectiveness | Biopsy of treated area will be obtained up to 5 months post treatment and will be histologically assessed for changes in adipocytes and surrounding tissue to determine effectiveness of device. | 5 months post treatment |
| Ultrasound Measurement to Evaluate Reduction of Fat | Ultrasound of the treatment area will be performed and evaluated in comparison to baseline results to determine reduction of the subcutaneous fat layer. | 5 months post treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Lipid level blood testing to evaluate changes post treatment | Blood testing will be performed to evaluate changes in lipid levels post treatment | 5 months post treatment |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Patricia Krantz | Cynosure, Inc. | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Aesthetic Pavilion | Staten Island | New York | 10306 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D054023 | Lasers, Semiconductor |
| D053844 | Lasers, Solid-State |
| ID | Term |
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| D007834 | Lasers |
| D055096 | Optical Devices |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D055618 | Radiation Equipment and Supplies |
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| YAG laser | Device | YAG laser for treatment of subcutaneous fat |
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