Novel 1550-nm Nonablative Resurfacing Laser With Focal Point Technology Improves Fine Lines and Wrinkles With High Energy Delivery

BACKGROUND – Lasers are commonly used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. While traditional 1550-nm resurfacing lasers can be limited by their delivery mechanism, a newer 1550-nm nonablative resurfacing laser was recently developed, which uses a novel conical beam delivery system for high-energy treatments.OBJECTIVE – To evaluate the utility of this novel 1550-nm nonablative resurfacing laser that uses Focal Point Technology to improve fine lines and wrinkles in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI with high-energy delivery.METHODS – A retrospective, multicenter clinical data review evaluated this device for fine lines and wrinkles by Fitzpatrick Wrinkle and Elastosis Scale with 3 blinded physician reviewers and blinded photographic identification.RESULTS – Thirty-three subjects were treated. Mean age was 56.7 years, and 84.8% were women. Subjects had significant overall improvement in pooled Fitzpatrick Wrinkle and Elastosis Scale score (4.48 vs 3.36; p < .001). For blinded photographic evaluation, 2 of 3 reviewers were in agreement for correct identification of 81.8% of subjects. Treatments were well-tolerated, and there were no serious unanticipated adverse events.CONCLUSION – This new-generation 1550-nm nonablative resurfacing laser that uses Focal Point Technology with high-energy delivery is safe and effective in the treatment of fines lines and wrinkles in diverse Fitzpatrick skin types.