Evaluation of the Candela 1064nm:Nd:YAG Laser for Skin Tightening

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Localized Lipodystrophy

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate effectiveness of a non-ablative (does not remove skin) treatment for cellulite (dimpled fat) in conjunction with skin tightening using the Candela GentleYAG laser.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00585715

Run by

University of California, Irvine

People needed

22

Starts

2006-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2022-10-21

Who can join

Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals, male or female, greater than 40 years of age.
• Moderate skin laxity in the arms, legs, abdomen, or neck.
• Subject is not overweight. Body Mass Index (B.M.I.) is ≤ 27.
• Subject has Fitzpatrick skin phototype I-IV.
• Subject is willing to participate in study and adhere to follow-up schedule.
• Subject is able to read and comprehend English.
• Subject has completed Informed Consent Form.

You may not qualify if…

• Subjects that have had liposuction or other surgical procedures (including mesotherapy) to remove fat in the treatment area during the past year.
• Subject is overweight (BMI > 27).
• Subject has known photosensitivity or history of ingesting medications known to induce photosensitivity in the previous 3 months.
• Subject has a personal or family history of keloid formation or scarring.
• Subject is pregnant or lactating.
• Subject has a history of uncontrolled diabetes and/or requires medication which may interfere with the study.
• Subjects with a known history of neuropathy.
• Subjects with a known history of a coagulopathy.
• Subject is unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements
• Subject has pacemaker or metallic implants.
• Subject has Fitzpatrick skin type V and VI.
• Subject is mentally incompetent or a prisoner.

Where it is running

• Beckman Laser Institute — Irvine, California, United States
• UC Irvine Dermatology Clinical Research Center — Irvine, California, United States

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