BACKGROUND: Historically, treatments for cellulite have not been able to address all of its physiological components and require multiple sessions. OBJECTIVE: The authors evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single, subdermal procedure to treat the underlying structure of cellulite. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2.
BACKGROUND: Historically, treatments for cellulite have not been able to address all of its physiological components and require multiple sessions. OBJECTIVE: The authors evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single, subdermal procedure to treat the underlying structure of cellulite. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2.
Authors: Barry E DiBernardo; Gordon H Sasaki; Bruce E Katz; Joseph P Hunstad; Christine Petti; A Jay Burns Journal: Aesthet Surg J Date: 2016-03 Impact factor: 4.283
Authors: Elizabeth L Tanzi; Christopher C Capelli; David W Robertson; Brenda LaTowsky; Carolyn Jacob; Omer Ibrahim; Michael S Kaminer Journal: Lasers Surg Med Date: 2021-07-05
Authors: Joel L Cohen; Neil S Sadick; M Todd Kirby; Michael P McLane; William R Lenderking; Randall H Bender; Jun Chen; David Hurley; Naomi B Knoble; Genzhou Liu; Qinfang Xiang; Jeffrey A Davidson; Mitchel P Goldman Journal: Dermatol Surg Date: 2020-12 Impact factor: 2.914