Dual Case Report: Laser-Assisted Management of Delayed Complications Following Non-Biodegradable Fillers Using Nd:YAG 1440 nm and Diode 1470 nm Technologies

Bulent Cihantimur¹ and Gina Moret Nesi²*

¹Plastic Surgeon, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, 34394, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
²Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, 34394, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

*Corresponding Author: Moret Nesi, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, 34394, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.

Received: October 09, 2025; Published: January 09, 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Complications arising from the use of non-biodegradable substances in aesthetic procedures represent an increasing challenge in clinical practice. This paper describes two clinical cases of late-onset inflammatory reactions associated with the injection of permanent substances into the face.

Methods: Patients were treated with optical fiber endolaser using two distinct laser systems: the Nd:YAG 1440 nm (LipoAI DEKA) and the SmartFiber LMG diode laser (1470 nm, 400-micronfiber). Both cases were monitored through clinical photography and ultrasound imaging (pre-, intra-, and post-treatment).

Results: Imaging exams demonstrated significant improvement in tissue architecture, with reduction of encapsulated hyperechoic areas, partial reabsorption of materials, and absence of inflammatory signs. Clinically, edema, asymmetry, and palpebral retraction improved, with satisfactory aesthetic outcomes.

Conclusion: Endolaser with optical fiber proved to be a safe, effective, and minimally invasive therapeutic strategy for managing late complications due to permanent fillers. Combined use of high-resolution imaging and standardized photo documentation reinforces the clinical validity of this technique.

 Keywords: Endolaser; Nd:YAG 1440 nm; Diode 1470 nm; SmartFiber LMG; Aesthetic Complications; Permanent Fillers; Granuloma; Facial Ultrasound

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Citation

Citation: Bulent Cihantimur and Gina Moret Nesi. “Dual Case Report: Laser-Assisted Management of Delayed Complications Following Non-Biodegradable Fillers Using Nd:YAG 1440 nm and Diode 1470 nm Technologies”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 10.1 (2026): 07-11.

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Copyright: © 2026 Bulent Cihantimur and Gina Moret Nesi. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.