What wavelength should a laser stay under to not cause facial fat loss?

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Please suggest some good laser treatments that will not affect facial volume and please provide education background on What the wavelength it should remain under so it doesn't affect facial volume. Thank you!

William Dougherty, MD · Answer

Hi Ashhh, 
Great question. The effects of a laser are dependent on wavlength and other properties which can often be tailored for treatment. Most patients undergo laser treatment for skin resurfacing. This lasers do not penetrate deeply enough to affect facial volume. The laser is designed to treat wrinkles and textural changes of the skin- tightening it for a much younger look. I often couple laser resurfacing with fat transfer, which not only adds volume, but also helps the skin achieve a more youthful shine. Hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Shalini Gupta, MD · Answer

Hi there, lasers used for facial rejuvenation usually do not penetrate deep enough into the subcutaneous fat to cause any type of fat loss.  The 1060 nm wavelength laser that is used in a procedure called Sculpsure or Warmsculpting does penetrate into the fat and is designed to do so specifically as it is a spot fat reduction procedure.  Generally, you can think that the longer the wavelength the deeper it might penetrate but that is also dependent on other factors.  The Erbium:YAG laser for example is 2940 nm but is highly absorbed by water and the effects remain in the dermis while the laser is used.  The CO2 laser is 10600 nm but also remains confined to the upper layers of the skin when used for skin resurfacing.  Hope this helps...

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