A multicenter study for a single, three-step laser treatment for cellulite using a 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser, a novel side-firing fiber, and a temperature-sensing cannula
Historically, treatments for cellulite have not been able to address all of its physiological components and require multiple sessions. The authors evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single, subdermal procedure to treat the underlying structure of cellulite. Fifty-seven patients underwent a 3-ste...
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Published in | Aesthetic surgery journal Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 576 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.05.2013
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Summary: | Historically, treatments for cellulite have not been able to address all of its physiological components and require multiple sessions.
The authors evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single, subdermal procedure to treat the underlying structure of cellulite.
Fifty-seven patients underwent a 3-step cellulite treatment with a 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser with a side-firing fiber and temperature-sensing cannula. Efficacy was measured by the ability of blinded evaluators to distinguish baseline photos from those taken at 3 and 6 months posttreatment, as well as their rating of the results on a 5-point, 2-category ordinal photonumeric scale when comparing baseline photos to those taken at 2, 3, and 6 months posttreatment. Patient and physician satisfaction was assessed based on completion of a satisfaction survey at 2, 3, and 6 months posttreatment. Adverse events (AE) were recorded throughout the study.
At 6 months posttreatment, blinded evaluators rated at least a 1-point improvement in the appearance of cellulite in 96% of treated sites. Blinded evaluators were also able to correctly identify baseline versus posttreatment photos in 95% of cases. At least 90% of patients and physicians reported satisfaction with the results of treatment throughout 6 months. AE were mild in intensity and transient to treatment.
A single, 3-step, minimally invasive laser treatment using a 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser, side-firing fiber, and temperature-sensing cannula to treat the underlying structure of cellulite proved to be safe and maintained effectiveness at least 6 months posttreatment.
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ISSN: | 1527-330X |
DOI: | 10.1177/1090820x13480858 |