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The Endo-Lift Laser (Intralesional 1470 Nm Diode Laser) for Dermatological Aesthetic Conditions: A Systematic Review Publisher Pubmed



Nilforoushzadeh MA1, 2 ; Heidari A1, 2, 3 ; Ghane Y1, 2, 4 ; Heidari N1, 2, 5 ; Azizi H1, 2 ; Fakhim T1 ; Shahverdi M1 ; Rafiee S1 ; Lotfi Z1 ; Najar Nobari N1, 2
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  1. 1. Skin Repair Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Ahmadi Alley, Mirdamad, Nelson Mandela St. 1518963113, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Published:2024


Abstract

Background: The prominence of minimally invasive aesthetic approaches has become increasingly pivotal. The endo-lift laser method is an intralesional 1470 nm diode laser connected to a fiber that serves both therapeutic and aesthetic properties. We sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the endo-lift laser method for dermatological aesthetic applications. Methods: PubMed, Ovid-Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched up to November 5th, 2023. A citation search was also performed. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Quality Assessment Tool was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Results: Out of 339 articles, twenty-three relevant studies were included in the current review. Applying the endo-lift laser method for rejuvenation, including face and neck lifting, enhancing skin laxity, and disappearing wrinkles, folds, and lines, demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety profile. Moreover, most studies have shown that the endo-lift laser method is promising in eliminating the adipose tissue in the jowl, abdomen, thighs, and arms. The endo-lift laser technique was also efficacious in nose remodeling and blepharoplastic procedures, including treating eyelid and eyebrow ptosis, eye bag, eyebrow position, and eyelid laxity. Patients who suffer from several diseases, such as hidradenitis suppurativa, progressive lipodystrophy, acne vulgaris, scars, and keloids, benefit from procedural treatment with the endo-lift laser technique. Across all studies, the adverse events were mild and self-limiting. Investigating the endo-lift laser method in all aesthetic and therapeutic indications resulted in high patient satisfaction rates. Conclusion: The endo-lift laser technique has therapeutic effects and is recommended for various dermatological aesthetic indications. Further clinical studies with control groups and larger sample sizes are needed to acquire more reliable evidence. Levels of Evidence III and IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2024.