Ultrasound Lipolysis versus Cryo Lipolysis on Lipid Profile Levels in Centrally Obese Middle Aged Men

Abstract

Background: abdominal fat is a strong predictor of metabolic problems, which in turn raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and other metabolic disorders. Objective: To compare the effect of ultrasound lipolysis versus cryolipolysis on lipid profile in middle age men. Methods: Two experimental groups pre and post with control. sixty six male, with sedentary life style, body mass index (BMI) < 30 Kg\m2, ranged in age from 40 to 60 years old, and with localized abdominal fat, waist circumference more than 94 cm. The subjects randomized into three equal groups (experimental group A) received ultrasound lipolysis on abdominal area and low caloric diet (1200-1500 cal), for three months, the patient received 60-minute sessions every two weeks on the abdominal area. (experimental group B) received cryolipolysis on abdominal area and low caloric diet (1200-1500 cal), for three months, every subject had cryolipolysis done on the same area of their abdomen every two weeks. (control group C) received low caloric diet (1200-1500 cal). Body mass index, waist circumference, waist hip ratio, skinfold thickness and lipid profile were measured at baseline (T0) and post treatment (T1). Results: All groups showed significant reductions in BMI, WC, WHR, skinfold thickness, cholesterol, TG, and LDL, with a significant increase in HDL levels. Group A showed significantly greater Group B and Group C. Group B also showed significantly greater than Group C. Conclusion: The lipid profile (lower cholesterol, TG, and LDL levels, with increased HDL) and central obesity (WC, WHR, and ST) were both improved by using ultrasonic lipolysis and cryolipolysis, with the ultrasound lipolysis producing superior outcomes.