Introdução: A non-invasive alternative for the treatment of localized fat is cryolipolysis that, by freezing adipocytes, reduces fat volume in the region where the procedure was performed. Objective: To statistically describe the experience of a referral center for this procedure. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 251 patients undergoing cryolipolysis was carried out with the epidemiological analysis of patient data. Results: Thirty-eight males and 213 females underwent the procedure, with a total number of 740 treated areas. The anterior abdomen (lower third) was the most popular region, with 45.30% of cases. Eighty-eight percent were satisfied or very satisfied with the result. Nearly all cases required 2 or more sessions to achieve this degree of satisfaction. Conclusions: Cryolipolysis is a noninvasive method for the selective reduction of fat that has shown efficacy in reducing the subcutaneous tissue, with minimal and reversible side effects in this study.

Keywords: LASERS; ABDOMINAL FAT; LIPOLYSIS

Botulinum toxin has transient flaccid neuromuscular paralysis as its mechanism of action. Recent studies are identifying new ways to use botulinum toxin for a variety of purposes, both in the aesthetic and in the therapeutic field. This work aimed to conduct a literature review on these applications. In the aesthetic field, botulinum toxin has shown benefit in the treatment of hypertrophic scars, rejuvenation of the scrotal region, definition of the gastrocnemius muscle, and microdoses use. In the treatment of pathologies, the review has shown that botulinum toxin may be useful for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia and other pain syndromes, craniofacial hyperhidrosis, rosacea, and Hailey-Hailey disease.

Keywords: Botulinum toxins; Botulinum toxins, Type A; Esthetics; Pruritus; Rejuvenation; Cicatrix; Cicatrix, Hypertrophic