Cryolipolysis and Subcision for Treatment of Cellulite

This study intends to investigate and compare the changes that may occur in response to
cryolipolysis (localized cool exposure) and subcision (surgical technique) on cellulite. The
cryolipolysis cooling device that will be used is FDA approved for skin cooling, but still
investigational in the treatment of cellulite. It has previously been used for fat reduction
on love handles or back fat. During cryolipolysis, the system will draw fat tissue into an
applicator then expose the extracted fat tissue to cold temperatures. The cold exposure
causes fat cells to die, with the goal to decrease the raised areas of cellulite. Subcision
is a process used to treat scars left behind by acne or other skin diseases and has been
noted to improve moderate to severe cellulite. Subcision is a simple surgical procedure that
is performed by inserting a specially designed needle under the skin after local numbing
medication is injected. The needle is moved in a repetitive motion parallel to the skin to
separate the surface tissue from the deeper scar tissue with the goal to improve the
dimpling caused by these tissues sticking together.