In vivo electrochemical lipolysis of fat in a Yucatan pig model: A proof of concept study.

Objectives: Traditional fat contouring is now regularly performed using numerous office based less invasive techniques. However, some limitations of these minimally invasive techniques include high cost or limited selectivity with performing localized contouring and reduction of fat. These shortcomings may potentially be addressed by electrochemical lipolysis (ECLL), a novel approach that involves the insertion of electrodes into tissue followed by application of a direct current (DC) electrical potential.

Developing the Optimal Osteotome Hand-Sharpening Method.

Rhinoplasty osteotomes can be sharpened in various ways: professional sharpening or hand sharpening using whetstones or rotary powered devices. To compare the effectiveness of sharpening osteotomes using various sharpening methods with that of professional sharpening as measured by a custom edge tester. We performed repeated serial osteotome impacts on bovine femoral cortical bone.