Liporeduction by Endocoagulation

Action of Sodium Deoxycholate on Subcutaneous Human Tissue: Local and Systemic Effects

“…Even techniques that produce fewer scar sequelae, such as cannula liposuction, 3–6 involve risks of surgical complications 7–10 . Nowadays, the best solution for reducing fat is “tumescent liposuction.” 4 Fat reduction by thermocoagulation with a modified transcutaneous bipolar diathermy microprobe using the coaxial principle has been described as a minimally invasive method for the treatment of small areas of fatty tissue 11 . Chemical techniques for fat reduction are being developed as nonsurgical alternatives, the first of which was phosphatidylcholine, introduced in 1988 12 for xanthelasmas and later used for correction of lower eyelid bulging due to prominent fat pads 13,14 and for localized subcutaneous fat deposits 15–17 .…”

Letter: Treatment of Nodules Caused by Polymethylmethacrylate. A Pilot Study

“…Each palpable nodule was pinched between the thumb and forefinger throughout the entire cauterization procedure. The technique used in this study was based on modified endocoagulation 11 using a disposable peripheral intravascular Jelco 18 G × 2 Teflon needle in the positive pole of the unipolar electrocauterization probe (Figure 1). The Jelco needle was inserted into the nodule until resistance was felt.…”