title: Early clinical experience with the 1440-nm wavelength internal pulsed laser in facial rejuvenation: two-year follow-up.
abstract: This article reports on the early experience with the 1440-nm wavelength, using a specially designed side-firing fiber, in a four-step approach, primarily to the lower third of the midface and neck. The author presents the clinical protocol, procedure steps, outcomes, and adverse events of use of the laser. Outcomes are described at 3 months, 6 months, and 18 months.
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda Medical University Center, Private Practice: 800 S. Fairmount Ave, Ste 319, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA. jgallegos@drsasaki.com
authors.forename: Gordon H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Sasaki
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003094:Collagen; D020405:Dermis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012885:Skinfold Thickness; D050151:Subcutaneous Fat / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen