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Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a 1060-nm Diode Laser for Non-Invasive Fat Reduction of the Abdomen.

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Citation: Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2021 Feb 27PMID: 33647960Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Surgery/General SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2021 ISSN:

1090-820X

Name of journal: Aesthetic surgery journalAbstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the proven efficacy of liposuction, there is a population of patients who prefer non-surgical alternatives. Laser hyperthermia-induced lipolysis has emerged as one non-invasive alternative to liposuction.CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that a single treatment with a 1060-nm (+/-10 nm) diode laser, per the treatment protocol, is safe and effective in reducing unwanted fat in the abdomen as objectively measured employing ultrasound. The treatment was well-tolerated among all patients, with minimal discomfort reported and high patient satisfaction.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4: Copyright (c) 2021 The Aesthetic Society. Reprints and permission: [email protected]: This single-arm, 2-center study enrolled 30 patients. Patients received a 25-minute 1060-nm diode laser treatment on their abdomen. Ultrasound adipose measurements, body weight, and circumference were taken at baseline and at 6- and 12-week follow-up visits. Blinded evaluators identified "before" and "after" photos of each patient. A patient satisfaction questionnaire was completed by each patient at study exit.OBJECTIVES: The authors sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a 1060-nm (+/-10 nm) diode laser for non-invasive fat reduction of the abdomen.RESULTS: A total 29 patients completed all treatment and follow-up visits. Ultrasound images showed an adipose reduction of 8.55% at 12 weeks post-treatment (P < 0.0001). Blinded evaluators correctly identified 67% of the pre- and post-treatment images at site 01 (Sacramento, CA) and 56% at site 02 (Dallas, TX). Satisfaction was high, with 72% of patients reporting being either "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with their results on a 5-point Likert scale. Pain was rated as mild by 62% of patients, moderate by 38%, and severe by none on the Wong-Baker Scale.All authors: Barillas J, Hoopman J, Kang A, Kenkel J, Kilmer S, Kislevitz M, Wamsley CFiscal year: FY2021Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaa418

Date added to catalog: 2021-03-10

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BACKGROUND: Despite the proven efficacy of liposuction, there is a population of patients who prefer non-surgical alternatives. Laser hyperthermia-induced lipolysis has emerged as one non-invasive alternative to liposuction.

CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that a single treatment with a 1060-nm (+/-10 nm) diode laser, per the treatment protocol, is safe and effective in reducing unwanted fat in the abdomen as objectively measured employing ultrasound. The treatment was well-tolerated among all patients, with minimal discomfort reported and high patient satisfaction.

METHODS: This single-arm, 2-center study enrolled 30 patients. Patients received a 25-minute 1060-nm diode laser treatment on their abdomen. Ultrasound adipose measurements, body weight, and circumference were taken at baseline and at 6- and 12-week follow-up visits. Blinded evaluators identified "before" and "after" photos of each patient. A patient satisfaction questionnaire was completed by each patient at study exit.

OBJECTIVES: The authors sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a 1060-nm (+/-10 nm) diode laser for non-invasive fat reduction of the abdomen.

RESULTS: A total 29 patients completed all treatment and follow-up visits. Ultrasound images showed an adipose reduction of 8.55% at 12 weeks post-treatment (P < 0.0001). Blinded evaluators correctly identified 67% of the pre- and post-treatment images at site 01 (Sacramento, CA) and 56% at site 02 (Dallas, TX). Satisfaction was high, with 72% of patients reporting being either "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with their results on a 5-point Likert scale. Pain was rated as mild by 62% of patients, moderate by 38%, and severe by none on the Wong-Baker Scale.

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