Optical control of fat cell lipolysis and apoptosis by photodynamic/photothermal treatment in tissues

Optical methods for adipose tissue destruction, nam ely, photodynamic and photothermal methods at usage of some photosensitizers are developed. These methods are c onsidered as minimal invasive methods suitable for controllable lipolysis of fat cells. Experimental studies of las er light interaction with photosensitized adipose t issue are carried out. The irradiation dose was selected to be on the level providing skin physiological temperatures. R esults can be applicable in oncology to reduce fat deposits withi n the tumor area.