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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Roslyn, NY, January 2010 – With the cesarean section rate on the upswing in the United States, also growing is the number of women seeking ways to reduce the “c-section bulge” that often sits just above the scar. A new
safe and fast fat removal technique may be the answer, says Dr. Mohiba Tareen, clinical instructor in Dermatology at Columbia University and cosmetic dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology of New York and New Jersey,who recently used the new laser system herself.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, in 2007, the most recent year for which
statistics are available, nearly one third (32%) of all births were cesarean
deliveries, a number that has been growing steadily for the past two
decades. Many women who have had c-sections complain about a bulge or pouch
just above their surgical scar that is very resistant to diet and exercise.
Until recently, in fact, the only sure way to remove that extra fat was
through surgery, liposuction or a tummy tuck.
However, says Dr. Tareen, the Zeltiq cool sculpting system shows promise in
helping women regain their pre-pregnancy shape. “As a board-certified
dermatologist on staff at Columbia University, I am sometimes skeptical of
claims made by manufacturers of the new laser systems for skin tightening
and weight loss,” Dr. Tareen says. “However, I am pleasantly surprised by
Zeltiq. I underwent a one-hour treatment on my abdominal area, on the area
above my c-section incision, and within four weeks I began seeing excellent
results.
“It is a ‘dirty little secret’ that women often develop a little pouch of
tissue above their cesarean scars due to tissue laxity. This area is quite
difficult to treat even after all of the pregnancy weight has been lost. I
treated this area and am seeing a great flattening and tightening effect,”
Dr. Tareen says. “Zeltiq has accomplished what I could not do with diet and
exercise, including weekly two-hour abdominal exercise classes. This new
procedure, which is safe, non-surgical and affordable, gives hope to all the
other mothers who have had c-sections.”
Zeltiq is one of only two non-invasive fat-reduction methods to be approved
by the Food & Drug Administration. The procedure’s CoolSculpting device uses
controlled cooling (selective cryolipolysis) to essentially freeze fat cells
in the area being treated. The cold causes the fat inside the cells to
crystallize, which kills the cells and allows them to be reabsorbed into the
body. According to Dr. Joshua Fox, director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. of
NY and NJ and a spokesman for both the American Academy of Dermatology and
the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, fat cells, like all other
types of cells in the body, die naturally on their own. “Zeltiq speeds the
process, reducing the number of fat cells in the area being treated and
reducing the overall mass of fat in that area.” After about three or four
months (the time it takes the cells to die and disappear), you’ll see a
slimmer bulge, he says.
About the size of a fat paperback novel, the Zeltiq device is attached to a
small hose that delivers suction. During treatment, the doctor skillfully
places the device over the area to be treated, where it pulls the bulge into
place and administers a dose of fat-freezing cold; a treatment lasts about
an hour. “Most people report little to no pain or discomfort,” says Dr. Fox.
“You’ll feel a slight tug and your skin getting cold, then going numb as the
cells are frozen.” Following the procedure patients might see some redness
or rarely bruising, but most patients say they don’t see any negative
effects. Although most patients get significant improvement with just one
treatment, the area can be retreated for more dramatic improvement.
Dr. Fox says that while Zeltiq just may be the answer new moms are seeking
to help them look and feel better about their appearance, women should
consider the following when considering a Zeltiq removal procedure:
• Do you have a noticeable bulge above your c-section scar that you
would like to reduce?
• Do you want natural-looking results without surgical intervention?
• Do you want a procedure with minimal pain or discomfort?
• As a new parent, do you need a procedure with no downtime?
• Do you prefer a natural process over drugs, chemicals or surgery?
About Dr. Mohiba Khan Tareen: Dr. Tareen is a magna cum laude graduate of
the University of Michigan where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa
honor society. She continued her post-graduate studies at the University,
where she earned her medical dregree and was inducted into the Alpha Omega
Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Tareen completed her dermatology residency
at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. During this time she
also lectured extensively and has had her work published in the medical
literature. She is currently a clinical instructor in dermatology at
Columbia, where she actively teaches the dermatology residents. Dr. Tareen
completed a Cosmetic and Laser Fellowship in advanced aesthetic techniques.
She is a member of the American Association of Dermatology, the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Women’s Dermatologic Society.
About Dr. Fox: Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D., earned his medical degree
from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed an
internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a three-year
dermatology residency at the New York University School of Medicine. A
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Fox is a leading
authority in the field of dermatology, with an expertise in skin cancer,
cosmetic surgery and laser procedures. He is the founder and director of
Advanced Dermatology, P.C. of New York and New Jersey and the Center for
Laser and Cosmetic Surgery and is a spokesman for both the American Academy
of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is the
director of a fellowship program in Laser & Cosmetic Surgery.
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