Description
+ Include: videos + pdf, size: GB
+ Target Audience: dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, urologists, general surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, oncologists, gynecologists
+ Sample video: contact me for sample video
+ Information:
The course was recorded on April 23, 2025 at the ASLMS Annual Conference.
COURSE DATES: Launch Date: June 23, 2025
COURSE DIRECTORS: Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD; Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
FACULTY PANELISTS: Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD; Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD; Zeina S. Tannous, MD; Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD; Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD; Jill S. Waibel, MD; Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc; Molly Wanner, MD; Christine C. Dierickx, MD; Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe how to apply the principles of laser-tissue interactions.
- Explain how to choose the appropriate technology for the treatment of different medical conditions.
- Identify laser therapeutic and warning endpoints.
- Summarize best practices for using lasers.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this activity is those interested in the use of lasers for clinical applications including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, urologists, general surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, oncologists, gynecologists, just to name a few. Laboratory researchers such as engineers, physicists, biologists, and chemists may also be interested in this activity.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Participants with a basic understanding of skin biology and physics will derive maximal benefit from the presentations, however, all meeting attendees are welcome to attend and contribute.
+ Topics:
Basic Principles of Lasers and Related Technologies | Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD
Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions | Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – UCSF
Vascular Laser Treatment | Zeina S. Tannous, MD – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine – Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Laser Safety | Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD – Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Non-Ablative Resurfacing and Skin Tightening | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
Laser Treatment of Scars | Jill S. Waibel, MD (she/her/hers) – Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Miami, FL
Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery | Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc (she/her/hers) – Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg
Treatment Endpoints | Molly Wanner, MD – Massachusetts General Hospital
Laser Therapy for Follicular Appendages: Effective Solutions for Hair Removal and Acne | Christine C. Dierickx, MD – Skinperium
Optimizing Outcomes: Combination Treatments | Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Clinical Pearls for Treatment of Skin of Color | Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – UCSF
Laser Complications | Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Laser Pearls and Common Conditions | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
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