The usage of Nd:YAG laser in SMAS lifting of the middle and lower third of the face

Abstract

The purpose of the work is to improve the quality of vertical face lifting by introducing into surgical practice a laser system of the Fotona SP Spectro model with a Nd:YAG laser source. The technique of intraoperative exposure of the Fotona SP Spectro laser system with an Nd:YAG laser source to the superficial muscular-aponeurotic system (SMAS) of the middle and lower third of the face is proposed. The authors conclude that the use of Nd:YAG laser in a single procedure shortens the rehabilitation period and significantly increases the rejuvenation effect in cases with hypermobile and thinned SMAS.