Evaluation of safety and efficacy of 980 nm diode laser assisted lipolysis versus traditional liposuction for submental rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial
Background: Submental fat accumulation and skin laxity is a frequent concern of cosmetic patients. Objective: The aim of this randomized prospective controlled clinical trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of laser assisted lipolysis and liposuction in the submental rejuvenation. Material and methods: Thirty six female adults were enrolled in this clinical trial and were categorized into two groups: group 1 underwent 980 nm diode laser with the power of 6 8 W and group 2 underwent traditional liposuction. Patients were evaluated with ultrasonography 2 weeks and 2 months after the procedures. Results: Ultrasonographic evaluation reported the significant reduction of fat thickness in each group compared with the baseline (p value 0.001) At the 2 weeks and 2 months follow up visit, fat thickness reduction was significantly higher in the lipolysis group (p value 0.05) Overall patients' satisfaction in lipolysis group was higher than liposuction with 11 (61% of lipolysis patients being very satisfied in contrast to 10 (55.5% of liposuction patients reporting "dissatisfied or neutral" results. Conclusion: Laser assisted lipolysis using 980 nm diode is approved to be safe and effective for skin tightening and rejuvenation of the submental area and seems to be a better option than traditional techniques for treatment of this cosmetic problem.
Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology