Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone
Background: Skin tightening is a desirable outcome for skin flaccidity. Objective: We evaluated the applicability, safety, capacity and intensity of skin tightening with the subdermal 1,064 nm Nd: YAG laser application to the upper arms, and compared the results with liposuction. Materials and Metho...
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doaj-b49f422b5fcd401f85bed1ec70d0bdfa2020-11-25T01:15:41ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery 0974-20772011-01-014212212810.4103/0974-2077.85035Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction aloneAlberto GoldmanUwe WollinaElsa Cristina de MundstockBackground: Skin tightening is a desirable outcome for skin flaccidity. Objective: We evaluated the applicability, safety, capacity and intensity of skin tightening with the subdermal 1,064 nm Nd: YAG laser application to the upper arms, and compared the results with liposuction. Materials and Methods: Patients with lipodystrophy and mild-to-severe skin laxity of the arms were included (n=28). In half of patients, a single treatment with a subcutaneous laser and liposuction was performed, while the other 14 had a regular liposuction. Treatment parameters, adverse effects and photographic documentation were recorded. Results: Aesthetic improvement and skin retraction was superior by laser lipolysis. The procedure was well tolerated without significant complications. Conclusions: The subdermal laser-assisted liposuction using a 1,064 nm Nd: YAG laser achieves improved skin tightening.http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2011;volume=4;issue=2;spage=122;epage=128;aulast=GoldmanLaser lipolysisliposuctionskin tightening |
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Alberto Goldman |
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Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone |
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Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone |
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Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone |
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Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone |
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Evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal Nd: Yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone |
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evaluation of tissue tightening by the subdermal nd: yag laser-assisted liposuction versus liposuction alone |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery |
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0974-2077 |
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2011-01-01 |
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Background: Skin tightening is a desirable outcome for skin flaccidity. Objective: We evaluated the applicability, safety, capacity and intensity of skin tightening with the subdermal 1,064 nm Nd: YAG laser application to the upper arms, and compared the results with liposuction. Materials and Methods: Patients with lipodystrophy and mild-to-severe skin laxity of the arms were included (n=28). In half of patients, a single treatment with a subcutaneous laser and liposuction was performed, while the other 14 had a regular liposuction. Treatment parameters, adverse effects and photographic documentation were recorded. Results: Aesthetic improvement and skin retraction was superior by laser lipolysis. The procedure was well tolerated without significant complications. Conclusions: The subdermal laser-assisted liposuction using a 1,064 nm Nd: YAG laser achieves improved skin tightening. |
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Laser lipolysis liposuction skin tightening |
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