A new study, published in the July 1 edition of Nature Medicine, offers exciting news for those seeking to recontour their face or body without surgery.

Cosmetic surgeons say this study has the potential to revolutionize the practice of plastic surgery.

Neuropeptide Y is a naturally occuring chemical which, when injected into the body, can add fat to selected areas. When blocked (through neuropeptide Y2R blocker), fat development is prevented.

This means that aging skin could be rejuvenated and plumped up by injecting neuropeptide Y where more fat is needed. On places like the abdomen and thighs, neuropeptide Y2R would be injected to prevent the development of fat at these areas.

So far, this chemical has only been tested in animals. Physicians are hopeful, though, that human studies will show the same promising effects.

The technique could allow for localized fat removal or fat deposition, allowing patients to achieve the body and face they’ve always wanted, without the pain and high price of liposuction or other plastic surgery techniques.

Women who require body reconstruction (such as after breast cancer treatment) may be among the first group to benefit from this finding.

Tags: Cosmetic Surgery

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