The Endolift is a minimally invasive laser treatment that tightens skin and reduces fat. The procedure is virtually painless and requires minimal downtime.
Unlike many laser treatments that work from the outside of the skin, the Endolift works from the inside. Its FDA-cleared technology employs micro-optical fibers placed through tiny pinholes that deliver the laser’s heat into the deep layers of the skin.
This process immediately tightens existing collagen, an essential protein for skin elasticity and firmness, causing a subtle but visible lifting effect.Â
It also stimulates new collagen production, which leads to additional skin tightening over the next 3-6 months.Â
The laser energy’s heat can also reduce small amounts of localized excessive fat cells, allowing providers to enhance facial and body contours while preventing loose skin.
Some practices offer Endolift X treatments. This newer device delivers the laser energy through thinner, more advanced microfibers. Finer than human hair, they easily slide deep into the skin without needing an insertion needle.
“The wavelength of the Endolift laser is 1470 nanometers, which targets both fat and water—that’s why it’s optimal for skin rejuvenation,” explains Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Fairfield, Connecticut. “Both skin and fat contain water, so if the fiber is placed in the proper plane of the face or body, the treated areas can be stimulated and enhanced tremendously.”
The Endolift can reduce skin laxity and excessive fat on the face or body. These are the most commonly treated areas.
On the Face
- Lower eyelids
- Jowls and jawline
- Double chin
- Neck
On the Body
- Inner arms
- Abdomen and area around the belly button
- Outer and inner thighs
- Knees
- Ankles
RealSelf Tip: Endolift is not liposuction. “It’s not designed for large areas of fat reduction, but for small pockets of fat—for instance, along the jowls, the folds of the face, or the neck area—that we want to diminish or sculpt,” advises Dr. Rosenthal.
