Summary and Key Features Nonablative fractional resurfacing (NAFR) is a safe and effective treatment that has become the cornerstone for facial rejuvenation and acne scarring. It is effective in treating a variety of conditions, including scarring, mild-to-moderate photoaging, and some…
SUMMARY AND KEY FEATURES Intense pulsed light (IPL) devices are highly versatile and can be used for a wide range of esthetic and medical conditions. IPL platforms use high-output flash-lamps to produce polychromatic, noncollimated, incoherent (nonlaser) light, with wavelengths ranging…
Summary and Key Features Laser hair removal (LHR) is the most commonly requested cosmetic procedure in the world. The ideal candidate for LHR is fair skinned with dark terminal hair; however, LHR can currently be successfully performed in all skin…
Summary and Key Features Advances in pigment-specific lasers have allowed for the safe and effective treatment of various benign pigmented lesions and tattoos. Picosecond (PS) lasers are the newest additions with current studies suggesting a superior efficacy and safety profile…
Summary and Key Features Vascular lesions are among the most common indications for laser treatment. Treatment relies on the theory of selective photothermolysis and aims to confine thermal injury to targeted vessels. Pulsed dye laser (PDL) is the treatment of…
Summary and Key Features Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser light is a concentrated beam of electromagnetic radiation that travels at a single wavelength. The therapeutic value of a laser rests…