title: A case of motor neuropathy after cryolipolysis of the arm.
abstract: Cryolipolysis treatment is a non-invasive option for localized fat reduction without damaging the surrounding tissue. Clinical studies about cryolipolysis show various side effects, including temporary erythema, bruising, and transient numbness. But, no reports are available on motor nerve malfunction after cryolipolysis. A 24-year-old female received cryolipolysis treatment on abdomen, both arms. After 10 days, patient complained of weakness and inability to lift heavy objects. Symptoms continued for 6 months, and fully recovered without treatment. Thus, we report a case of motor neuropathy after cryolipolysis, which is a rare complication of cryolipolysis.
authors.affiliation: a Arumdaun Nara Dermatologic Clinic , Seoul , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang Jun
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: a Arumdaun Nara Dermatologic Clinic , Seoul , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Young Jin
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: b Department of Dermatology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Ansan , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jae Beom
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: a Arumdaun Nara Dermatologic Clinic , Seoul , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dong Hye
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Suh
authors.affiliation: c Department of Neurology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Ansan , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Do Young
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Kwon
authors.affiliation: b Department of Dermatology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Ansan , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hwa Jung
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Ryu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D017679:Cryotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009046:Motor Neurons; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D050151:Subcutaneous Fat / Q000601:surgery*; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Cryolipolysis; motor neuropathy; posterior interosseous nerve