Fat-busting laser revolutionises treatment for acne and cellulite
By Sam Lister
A technique developed by American scientists could lead to fat-related conditions, including arterial heart disease, being melted away by high-intensity beams
ACNE, cellulite and excess fat zapped with the flick of a switch? It may sound like the sci-fi dream of teenagers and the middle-aged, but scientists have developed a laser technique that can target and melt fat under the skin.
A team of researchers have used a machine called a free-electron laser (FEL), which can produce very specific beams, to heat and break down fat without damaging other body tissue. The breakthrough paves the way for laser use on various fat-related conditions, including lipid build-up linked to arterial heart disease, cellulite and acne.