Weird Reaction to Fat Removal. Plastic Surgery Hot Topics with Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Video Author:Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Published on:June 25, 2018

Cryolipolysis is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. Rarely this "cool" procedure can a surprising side effect. In this video, Rod J. Rohrich, MD, Editor-in-Chief of "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" discusses the "paradoxical" response and how it can be treated.
Read the July 2018 PRS #PlasticSurgery Article, "Treatment of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia Following Cryolipolysis: A Single-Center Experience" by Kelly, Rodriguez-Feliz, Torres et al.

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Keywords: plastic surgery; #PRSHotTopic; Liposuction; tummy tuck; treatment; paradoxical response; fat removal; Cryolipolysis; cosmetic; freezing fat; noninvasive; fat cells; low-risk; melting fat;