Freezing, Zapping, Latest Weapons in Fat Fight

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 14 September 2010 6:45 AM

Two new treatments, just approved by the FDA, promise to freeze and zap the fat off your body says the Wall Street Journal, all in the comfort of your doctor’s office. Zeltiq promises to freeze fat cells, causing them to self-destruct over the course of a few weeks. The other treatment, Zerona, uses a laser to empty fat cells. Both are considered less invasive than traditional liposuction but experts warn the results could be fleeting without a change in diet and a regular exercise routine. Fat cells are among the most mysterious in the body, a fact that has caused scientists and nutritionists to express skepticism about the new procedures.

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