title: The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of localized fat deposits.
abstract: Subjects with localized fat deposits commonly receive suction lipectomy as a cosmetic procedure. A new office procedure for correction of those superficial fat deposits was applied in 50 patients by injection of phosphatidylcholine. The method itself consists of using a 3OG1/2 insulin needle to inject about 5 ml (250 mg/5 ml) of phosphatidylcholine into the fat, distributing it evenly in an 80 cm2 area. Pre- and posttreatment photographs were taken for technical planning and analysis of the results over the long term. A clear improvement occurred in all, with a marked reduction of the fat deposits without recurrence over a 2-year follow-up period and no weight gain. The injection of phosphatidylcholine into the fat deposits is a simple office procedure that can sometimes postpone or even replace surgery and liposuction.
authors.affiliation: prittes@terra.com.br
authors.forename: Patrícia Guedes
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Rittes
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000187:drug effects*; D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010713:Phosphatidylcholines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D010713:Phosphatidylcholines