Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions for Asians
The term Asian refers to East Asians of the Pacific Rim who share not only a common heritage and skin type but also the same set of clinical skin problems….
Laser Therapy in Black Skin
This article provides a systematic overview of laser, light, and other energy devices for patients of African descent. It also reviews complications in skin of color and some treatment options…
Laser Therapy in Latino Skin
Because the Latino/Hispanic ethnic group is made up of various skin phototypes there is no one particular laser parameter applied to all Latinos. This review examines specific laser therapies and…
SmartLifting Fiber Laser–assisted Facial Rejuvenation Techniques
The greatest fear of using lasers subcutaneously in the face is that facial motor nerve injury will occur. With SmartLifting procedures, this is not a complication that occurs provided the…
Aging Facial Skin: Infrared Broad Band Light Technologies
The application of infrared broadband light is the more recent addition of nonsurgical laser and light-based treatment for skin laxity and rhytids. Infrared broadband light, when used with the mobile technique,…
Laser Treatment of Cutaneous Vascular Tumors and Malformations
Cutaneous vascular lesions are common in both children and adults. The vast majority of these lesions respond well to laser treatment. A select few lesions may require surgical intervention. In…
Radiofrequency: Thermage
Nonablative procedures for facial rejuvenation have become increasingly popular. One such method to improve laxity and diminish rhytids is monopolar capacitively coupled radiofrequency (MRF). The authors discuss clinical studies using…
The Pelleve Procedure: an Effective Method for Facial Wrinkle Reduction and Skin Tightening
Devices using radiofrequency (RF) energy and electrical energy to deliver a controlled thermal injury to heat skin have proliferated within the nonablative skin treatment market since the introduction of Thermage…
Laser Hair Reduction and Removal
Hair removal by any means is unlikely to decrease in popularity, especially with the advent of laser technology allowing for effective treatment of hypertrichosis and hirsutism. There are many effective…
Treatment of Hyperpigmentation
Disorders of hyperpigmentation encompass a plethora of pigmentary problems that can range from inherited to acquired. This article focuses on two prevalent disorders of hyperpigmentation and their treatment: melasma and…
