Ultrasound Helps Measure Effectiveness of Cellulite Laser Treatment
Infra-red lasers may be a safe and effective method of treating cellulite, and ultrasound imaging offers an objective and quantitative way of measuring the effectiveness of such treatments, suggests a new study.
Published in the Journal of Cosmetic Laser Therapy, the study used a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. Twelve people were treated on either the left or right rear side of their thighs with the following parameters: a fluence of 30 J/cm, an18-millimeter spot size, and a dynamic cooling device pulse duration of 30 milliseconds. Treatments occurred at 3- to 4-week intervals, with follow-up 1 and 3 months after the last treatment.
The results: The laser tightened the skin and improved the appearance of cellulite on the treated thighs. Participants reported no side effects. Furthermore, with high-resolution ultrasound imaging, the study found that the dermis had become significantly denser and less thick.
Source: Bousquet-Rouaud R, Bazan M, Chaintreuil J, Echague AV. High-frequency ultrasound evaluation of cellulite treated with the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2009:11:1-11.
