1The protocol
How a series works.
Based on the published nasolabial fold study.
Treat the mucosa
The laser is applied to the inner cheek and lip in non-ablative SMOOTH mode.
Reach the collagen
Controlled heat travels to the collagen beneath the folds without injuring the surface.
Collagen rebuilds
Collagen tightens right away and new collagen forms over the following weeks.
Repeat
The study used six sessions two weeks apart, with results measured at six months.
2For your patients
Why patients say yes.
Their own collagen
Results come from the body rebuilding collagen, so they look natural.
No bruising
Nothing is injected, so there are no needle marks or filler lumps.
Painless in the study
Patients described it as comfortable, with just a feeling of warmth.
3For your practice
Why it pays.
Cash-pay aesthetics
A premium service your patients pay for directly.
Trust you already have
Patients are already comfortable with you working in their mouth.
Repeat visits
A treatment series means regular appointments on the books.
4The evidence
What the research shows.
patients treated in the nasolabial fold study.
sessions, two weeks apart.
Wrinkle scores were significantly better at six months.
Clinical studyIntraoral laser for nasolabial folds
20 patients, six sessions. Two blinded dermatologists found significant improvement at six months, and patients rated the treatment painless.
J Cosmet Laser Ther, 2018Clinical reportTightening facial skin from inside the mouth
An early report on intraoral SMOOTH mode for tightening facial skin.
J LA&HA, 2013Questions dentists ask
Does it hurt?
How many sessions?
Can it be combined with fillers?
Which LightWalker models run it?
More protocols
See SmoothLase on a real case.
In your office or over video.
Rian Medley
Area Sales Manager, Fotona