Thermally confined micropulsed 1444-nm Nd:YAG interstitial fiber laser in the aging face and neck: an update

J David Holcomb

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2014.01.005

Thermally confined micropulsed 1444-nm Nd:YAG interstitial fiber laser in the aging face and neck: an update

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2014 May;22(2):217-29. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.01.005.

Author

J David Holcomb¹

Affiliation

¹ Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, 1 South School Avenue, Suite 800, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA. Electronic address: drholcomb@sarasota-med.com.

PMID: 24745384
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.01.005

Abstract

This article provides an update on the contemporary use of the thermally confined micropulsed 1444-nm Nd:YAG interstitial fiber laser in the aging face and neck. Beginning with the concept that the use of Nd:YAG fiber lasers in aesthetic surgery is no longer limited to laser lipolysis, the article also covers the differentiating characteristics of the available Nd:YAG fiber laser wavelengths and laser tissue interaction and safety considerations when incorporating the use of these lasers into aging face surgery.

Keywords: Contouring; Facelift; Facial; Laser; Lipolysis; Neck; Thermal confinement; Thermal diffusivity.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use*
Neck / physiology
Neck / surgery*
Patient Outcome Assessment
Rejuvenation*
Rhytidoplasty / methods*
Skin Aging