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Efficacy of diode laser (810 and 940 nm) for facial skin tightening
Author(s) -
Voravuti Nataya,
Seawthaweesin Kanikar,
Bureethan Apron,
Srivipatana Anchisa,
Vejanurug Patnapa
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12165
Subject(s) - medicine , grading scale , laser , surgery , grading (engineering) , laser treatment , diode , materials science , optics , civil engineering , physics , engineering , optoelectronics
Summary Background Laser treatment has been introduced for facial skin tightening. However, no prior study has used a diode laser to treat facial skin laxity. Aims To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 810‐ and 940‐nm diode laser (MeDioStarNeXT) for treating facial skin laxity. Methods Thirty patients, with facial skin laxity grading scale II‐IV, were enrolled in this study. Each patient underwent four sessions with a 810‐ and 940‐nm diode laser (MeDioStarNeXT) treatment over 3‐week intervals. Improvement in the laxity of facial skin was evaluated using a Cutometer MPA 580, spectrophotometer, and a grading scale. Results Significant improvement was observed with the Cutometer F3 and R7 parameters at 1 and 3 months after complete treatment, respectively. Physician assessment showed significant improvement in the laxity scale at 1 and 6 months after treatment. Approximately 10% of the patients reported mild pain or minor adverse events. Ninety‐eight percent of the patients were satisfied with the treatments. Conclusion Treatment with a diode laser (810 and 940 nm) is safe and may be effective for facial skin tightening. Maintenance treatment is necessary to sustain the effect of treatment.