Editor's Choice

May 2024
Percutaneous delivery of liquid tetracycline using a thermal resurfacing drug delivery system for the treatment of festoons
Margarita Safir MD, Inbar Waizer MD, Ari Safir MD, Morris E. Hartstein MD, Ofir Artzi MD

April 2024
Current clinical evidence is insufficient to support HMME–PDT as the first choice of treatment for young children with port wine birthmarks
Chao Gao MSc, Vi Nguyen BA, Marcelo L. Hochman MD, Lin Gao MD, Elliott H. Chen MD, Harold I. Friedman MD, PhD, John Stuart Nelson MD, PhD, Wenbin Tan PhD

March 2024
The 730 nm picosecond titanium sapphire laser for treatment of café-au-lait macules in all skin types
Joan K. Fernandez MD, Emily L. Guo MD, Heather Richmond MD, Paul M. Friedman MD

February 2024
Laser-assisted topical delivery of vismodegib reduces hedgehog gene expression in human basal cell carcinomas in vivo
Joan K. Fernandez MD, Emily L. Guo MD, Heather Richmond MD, Paul M. Friedman MD

January 2024
Prospective study to assess the efficacy and safety of a noninvasive electro-muscular stimulation for improvement of muscle strength and muscle toning of the extremities

Nkem Ugonabo MD, MPH, Pooja H. Rambhia MD, Janet You BA, Omar A. Ibrahimi MD, PhD, Anne Chapas MD

December 2023
Impact of skin hydration on patterns of microthermal injury produced by fractional CO2 laser
Emily Wenande MD, PhD, Anna Hastrup BSc, Gabriella Louise Fredman MD, Uffe Høgh Olesen PhD, Albert Wolkerstorfer MD, PhD, Merete Haedersdal MD, PhD, DMSc

November 2023
Multimodal feedback systems for smart laser osteotomy: Depth control and tissue differentiation
Arsham Hamidi PhD, Yakub A. Bayhaqi PhD, Sandra Drusová PhD, Alexander A. Navarini MD, PhD, Philippe C. Cattin PhD, Ferda Canbaz PhD, Azhar Zam PhD

October 2023
Comparing safety and efficacy of acoustic subcision at two different rapid acoustic pulse rates to improve the appearance of cellulite
Brian S. Biesman MD, FACS, Christopher C. Capelli MD

September 2023
A new 532 nm, variable-pulse-structure, dual-wavelength, KTP laser incorporating cryogen spray cooling, effectively treats rosacea
Eric F. Bernstein MD, MSE

August 2023
Use of a 755/1064nm long pulse laser equipped with pigment meter guidance in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae, vascular lesions, and epidermal pigmented lesions
Edward V. Ross MD, Briana Wischnack NP

July 2023
How efficient is laser therapy for telangiectasias, spider veins, and cherry angiomas?—A study using dynamic optical coherence tomography
Katrin Harst MD, Julia Welzel MD, Sandra Schuh MD, MSc

June 2023
Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion in Thai patients: A novel approach
Thanya Techapichetvanich MD, Woraphong Manuskiatti MD, Supisara Wongdama MD, Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn MD, Jayne Bernadeth Li MD, Nuttagarn Jantanapornchai MD

May 2023
Treatment of burn hypertrophic scar with fractional ablative laser-assisted drug delivery can decrease levels of hyperpigmentation
Sanjana Kurup, MS, Taryn E. Travis MD, Rahma Abd El Shafy BS, Jeffrey W. Shupp MD, Bonnie C. Carney PhD

April 2023
Clinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a 1064 nm diode laser, and vacuum assisted pulsed electromagnetic fields and multipolar radio frequency for noninvasive fat reduction of the abdomen and flanks
Karol A. Gutowski MD, Alison Kang MD, Suzanne L. Kilmer MD, R. Sonia Batra MD MsC MPH, Nicole Vignan MD, Jeffrey M. Kenkel MD

February 2023
The comparison of the efficacy and safety of fractional 1064 nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser and nonablative fractional 1565 nm laser in the treatment of enlarged pores: A prospective split-face study
Chunyan Qian MM, Yueqi Jiang MD, Yuemeng Wu MD, Baishuang Yue MD, Shuxian Yan MD, PhD, Zhong Lu MD


January 2023

Unintentional macular injury following high-energy cosmetic laser calibration
Jbara, D., Tiuseco, K., & Azar, D.


December 2022

Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo-mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non-ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double-arm, controlled study
Salameh, F et al.


November 2022

Repeated exposure to fractional CO2 laser delays squamous cell carcinoma formation and prevents clinical and subclinical photodamage visualized by line-field confocal optical coherence tomography and histology
Olesen, U.H., Jacobsen K., Lerche, C.M., & Haedersdal, M.


October 2022
High-contrast visualization of human skin cancers with combined reflectance confocal and moxifloxacin-based two-photon microscopy: An ex vivo study

Park, W. Yeong et al.

September 2022
Er:YAG laser brain surgery with vascular specific coagulation

Katta, N et al.,

August 2022
A prospective study to evaluate the treatment effect of pulsed dye laser on thyroidectomy hypertrophic scars using 3D imaging analysis

Kim J. et al.

July 2022
Passively scanned, single-fiber optical coherence tomography probes for gastrointestinal devices
Otuya, David O. et al.

June 2022
Total ice content and lipid saturation determine adipose tissue cryolipolysis by injection of ice-slurry

Ni, Peiyun et al.

April 2022
Skin of color representation in cosmetic clinical trials: A literature review

Akintilo, L & Pulavarty, A. et al

March 2022
Comparative study of 1064 nm nanosecond, 1064 nm picosecond, 755 nm, and 595 nm lasers for tattoo removal: An essential role by macrophage
Du, X. et al

February 2022
Clinical endpoints of needle-free jet injector treatment: An in depth understanding of immediate skin responses
Bik, L. et al

January 2022
"Photon recycling" can enhance cutaneous response to lasers: A pilot human study
Ross, E.V. et al

December 2021
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study: Combined 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment and Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Topical Cream Superior to Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream for Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea
Sodha, P. et al.

November 2021
Energy-based devices for the treatment of acne scars: 2021 international consensus recommendations
Salameh, F. et al.

October 2021
Fractional CO2 laser treatment as adjunctive therapy to topical steroids for managing vulvar lichen sclerosus
Stewart, K. et al.

September 2021
Treatment of facial and non-facial lentigines with a 730 nm picosecond titanium: Sapphire laser is safe and effective
Kauvar, A. et al.

August 2021
Combining Nd:YAG laser with coherence tomography for nonsurgical treatment of basal cell carcinoma
Markowitz, O. & Bressler. M.

July 2021
Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Complex Vascular Lesions
Herold, M. & Goldberg, G.

June 2021
Application of OCT‐Derived Attenuation Coefficient in Acute Burn‐Damaged Skin
Lu, Jie et al

May 2021
Deep Learning-Based Denoising in High-Speed Portable Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
Zhao, Jingwei et al

April 2021
Single Treatment Protocol With Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency for Treatment of Body Skin Laxity and Fat Deposits
Alexiades, Macrene et al

March 2021
Three‐Year Results of Facial Photoaging in Asian Patients After Alexandrite 755 nm Picosecond Laser With Diffractive Lens Array: A Split‐Face, Single‐Blinded, Randomized Controlled Comparison
Yu, Wenyou et al

February 2021
Assessing the Outcomes of Focused Heating of the Skin by a Long‐Pulsed 1064 nm Laser with an Integrated Scanner, Infrared Thermal Guidance, and Optical Coherence Tomography
Mehrabi, Joseph N. et al

January 2021
Objective and Long‐Term Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a 1064‐nm Picosecond Laser With Fractionated Microlens Array for the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scar in Asians
Manuskiatti, Woraphong et al

December 2020
Treatment of Pain in Keloids Using Only a Long‐Pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser
Patel, Payal M. et al

October 2020
Combining Deep Learning with Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging to Determine Scalp Hair and Follicle Counts
Urban, Gregor et al

September 2020
A Prospective, Split‐Face, Randomized Study Comparing a 755‐nm Picosecond Laser With and Without Diffractive Lens Array in the Treatment of Melasma in Asians
Manuskiatti, Woraphong et al

August 2020
High Diagnostic Accuracy of Visible 5‐ALA Fluorescence in Meningioma Surgery According to Histopathological Analysis of Tumor Bulk and Peritumoral Tissue

Wadiura, Lisa I et al

July 2020
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Ultrapulsed CO2 Laser in Chronic Wounds

Jiang, Bo et al

June 2020
Successful Treatment of Pigmentary Disorders in Asians With a Novel 730‐nm Picosecond Laser

Lee, Sang Ju et al
May 2020

A Systematic Review of Picosecond Laser in Dermatology: Evidence and Recommendations

Wu, Douglas C. et al

April 2020

The First Commercial 730 nm Picosecond‐Domain Laser is Safe and Effective for Treating Multicolor Tattoos

Bernstein, Eric F. et al

March 2020

Microwave Thermolysis Reduces Generalized And Social Anxiety In Young Adults With Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Parrish, Carisa et al

Feburary 2020

A Prospective Study of Fractionated Dual‐Wavelength Picosecond Laser in Treating Acne Scar

Yang, Ching‐Sheng et al.

January 2020

Successful Treatment of Cosmetic Oral Mucosal Tattoos Using QS 694‐nm Ruby Laser and 755‐nm Alexandrite Picosecond Laser

Feng et al

December 2019

Implementing Laser Safety Standards in the Outpatient Academic Dermatology Clinic: A Quality Improvement Based Study

Ravishankar et al

November 2019

Treatment of Post‐Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients With Darker Skin Types Using a Low Energy 1,927 nm Non‐Ablative Fractional Laser: A Retrospective Photographic Review Analysis

Bae et al

October 2019

Increased Tattoo Fading in a Single Laser Tattoo Removal Session Enabled by a Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device: A Prospective Clinical Trial

Kaminer et al

September 2019

A dose‐response study of a novel method of selective tissue modification of cellular structures in the skin with nanosecond pulsed electric fields

Kaufman et al

August 2019

Characterization of Laser‐Resistant Port Wine Stain Blood Vessels Using In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
Fu et al

July 2019

A New Method for Percutaneous Drug Delivery by Thermo‐Mechanical Fractional Injury
Shavit and Dierickx

June 2019

A Prospective Study in the Treatment of Lentigines in Asian Skin Using 532 nm Picosecond Nd:YAG Laser
Chan et al

May 2019

Effects of Preoperative Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Scar Formation—A Pilot Study on 24 Subjects Undergoing Abdominoplasty Surgery
Russe et al

April 2019

Lasers and energy‐based devices marketed for vaginal rejuvenation: A cross‐sectional analysis of the MAUDE database
Ahluwalia et al

March 2019

Vascular‐targeted low dose photodynamic therapy stabilizes tumor vessels by modulating pericyte contractility
Cavin et al

February 2019

Sequential facial skin rejuvenation with intense pulsed light and non‐ablative fractionated laser resurfacing in fitzpatrick skin type II–IV patients: A prospective multicenter analysis
Knight and Kautz

January 2019

Comparison of treatment options for small to medium congenital melanocytic nevi: A retrospective review of 119 cases
Lim et al

December 2018

Fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of skin grafts: long‐term results of a prospective, randomized, split‐scar, evaluator‐blinded study
Datz et al

November 2018

Long‐term clinical evaluation of hair clearance in darkly pigmented individuals using a novel diode1060 nm wavelength with multiple treatment handpieces: A prospective analysis with modeling and histological findings
Ross et al

October 2018

Prospective study of removing solar lentigines in Asians using a novel dual‐wavelength and dual‐pulse width picosecond laser
Negishi et al

September 2018

A novel titanium sapphire picosecond‐domain laser safely and effectively removes purple, blue, and green tattoo inks
Bernstein et al

August 2018

A split-Body Study Evaluating the Efficacy of a Conformable Surface Cryolipolysis Applicator for the Treatment of Male Pseudogynecomastia
Jones et al

July 2018

Role of Cell Stress Signaling Networks in Cancer Cell Death and Antitumor Immune Response Following Proteotoxic Injury Inflicted by Photodynamic Therapy
Korbelik

April 2018

Effect of laser therapy on quality of life in patients with radiation‐induced breast telangiectasias
Rossi et al

March 2018

Optical coherence tomography angiography of normal skin and inflammatory dermatologic conditions
Deegan et al

February 2018

Quantification of noninvasive fat reduction: A systematic review
Auh et al

January 2018

Early intervention with non-ablative fractional laser to improve cutaneous scarring—A randomized controlled trial on the impact of intervention time and fluence levels
Karmisholt et al

December 2017
Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Picosecond Laser Using Combination of 1064-nm and 595-nm on Patients With Melasma: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, Splitface, 2% Hydroquinone Cream-controlled Clinical Trial

Choi et al

November 2017
Treatment of Acne Scarring With a Novel Fractionated, Dual-Wavelength, Picosecond-Domain Laser Incorporating a Novel Holographic Beam-Splitter
Bernstein et al

October 2017
Application for Lower Facial Fat Reduction and Tightening by Static Type Monopolar 1-MHz Radio Frequency for Body Contouring

Sugawara et al

September 2017
Novel assessment tool based on laser speckle contrast imaging to diagnose severe ischemia in the lower limb for patients with peripheral arterial disease
Katsui et al

August 2017
Early use of CO2 lasers and silicone gel on surgical scars: Prospective study
Vicari et al

July 2017
Interstitial photodynamic therapy and glioblastoma: Light fractionation in a preclinical model
Leroy et al

April 2017
Evalutaion of a Transparent Perfluorodecalin-Infused Patch as an adjunct to Laser-assisted Tattoo Removal: A Pivotal Trial

Biesman et al

March 2017
Ex vivo visualization of human ciliated epithelium and quantitative analysis of induced flow dynamics by using optical coherence tomography
Ling et al

February 2017
Efficacy of Erbium: YAG
Laser Treatment Compared to Topical Estriol Treatment for Symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Gaspar et al

January 2017
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of Skin in Vivo: From Bench to Bedside
Rajadhyaksha et al

December 2016
Light Emitting Diode Mediated Photobiomodulation Therapy Improves Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Miniscrew Stability: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Ekizer et al

November 2016
Dual Wavelength Stimulation of Polymeric Nanoparticles for Photothermal Therapy

Kelkar et al

October 2016
Picosecond Laser with Specialized Optic for Facial Rejuvenation Using a Compressed Treatment Interval

S. Khetarpal et al

September 2016
Transcutaneous temperature controlled radiofrequency for orgasmic dysfunction

Red M. Alinsod

August 2016
Investigations into Localized Re-Treatment of the Retina with a 3-Nanosecond Laser

Glyn Chidlow, Malcolm Plunkett, Robert J. Casson, and John P.M. Wood

July 2016
Fractional High Intensity Focused Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate laxity of the Lower Face and Neck: A Pilot Study

Matteo Tretti Clementoni and Girish S. Munavalli

April 2016
Evaluation of Cell and Matrix Mechanics Using FluorescenceExcitation Spectroscopy: Feasibility Study in Collagen GelsContaining Fibroblasts

Juan Pablo Padilla-Martinez, Ruisheng Wang, and Walfre Franco

March 2016
Short Time Efficacy and Safety of Focused MonopolarRadiofrequency Device for Labial Laxity Improvement -Noninvasive Labia Tissue Tightening. A Prospective Cohort Study

Ivan Fistonić, Iva Sorta Bilajac Turina, Nikola Fistonić, and Ingrid Marton

January 2016
Safety and Efficacy of Cryolipolysis for Non-InvasiveReduction of Submental Fat

Suzanne L. Kilmer, A. Jay Burns, and Brian D. Zelickson

December 2015
Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing With Topical Paromomycin as Adjunctive Treatment for a Recalcitrant Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Wound

Andrew Basnett, Tuyet A. Nguyen, Christopher Cannavino, and Andrew Krakowski

November 2015
Novel minimally Invasive Laser Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women

Bizjak Ogrinc

October 2015
Rapid, High-Fluence Multi-Pass Q-Switched Laser Treatments of Tattoos with a Transparent Perfluorodecalin-Infused Patch: A Pilot Study
Brian S.Biesman, Michael P. O'Neil and Cara Costner

September 2015
A Novel Dual-Wavelength, Nd:Yag, Picosecon-domainLaser Safely and Effectively Removes Multicolor Tattoos
Eric F. Bernstein, Kevin T. Schomacker, Lisa D. Basilavecchio, Jessica M. Plugis andJayant D. Bhawalkar

August 2015
Detection of plaque structure and composition using OCT combined with two-photon luminescence (TPL) imaging
Tianyi Wang,Austin McElroy, David Halaney, Deborah Vela, Edmund Fung, Shafat Hossain, Jennifer Phipps, Bingqing Wang, Biwei Yin, Marc D. Feldman and Thomas E. Milner

July 2015
Efficacy of different modes of fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of primary cutaneous amyloidosis: A randomized clinical trial
Samia M. Esmat, Marwa M. Fawzi, Heba I. Gawdat, Heba S. Ali and Safinaz S. Sayed

April 2015
Quantitative analysis of transcranial and intraparenchymal light penetration in human cadaver brain tissue
Clark E. Tedford, Scott DeLapp, Steven Jacques and Juanita Anders

March 2015
High resolution imaging of acne lesion development and scarring in human facial skin using OCT-based microangiography
Utku Baran, Yuandong Li, Woo June Choi, Goknur Kalkan and Ruikang K. Wang

January 2015
Early postoperative single treatment ablative fractional lasing of Mohs micrographic surgery facial scars: A split-scar, evaluator-blinded study
Joseph F. Sobanko, Vasanop Vachiramon, Pinyo Rattanaumpawan and Christopher J. Miller

December 2014
Raman spectroscopy differentiates squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) from normal skin following treatment with a high-powered CO2 laser
Sara A. Fox, Ashley A. Shanblatt, Hugh Beckman, John Strasswimmer and Andrew C. Terentis

October 2014
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei treated with 1,565 nm nonablative fractionated laser resurfacing: A case report
Katie Beleznay, Daniel P. Friedmann, Ana Marie Liolios, Adam Perry and Mitchel P. Goldman

September 2014
Functionalized Polymeric Nanoparticles Loaded With Indocyanine Green as Theranostic Materials for Targeted Molecular Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging and Photothermal Destruction of Ovarian Cancer Cells
Baharak Bahmani, Yadir Guerrero, Danielle Bacon, Vikas Kundra, Valentine I. Vullev and Bahman Anvari

August 2014
Vascular patterns in mature hypertrophic burn scars treated with fractional CO2 laser

Karen L. Connolly, Marsha Chaffins and David Ozog

July 2014
Functionalized polymeric nanoparticles loaded with indocyanine green as theranostic materials for targeted molecular near infrared fluorescence imaging and photothermal destruction of ovarian cancer cells
Baharak Bahmani, Yadir Guerrero, Danielle Bacon, Vikas Kundra, Valentine I. Vullev and Bahman Anvari

June 2014
Pretreatment with ablative fractional laser changes kinetics and biodistribution of topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and methyl aminolevulinate (MAL)
Merete Haedersdal, Fernanda H. Sakamoto, William A. Farinelli, Apostolos G. Doukas, Joshua Tam and R. Rox Anderson

May 2014
Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the 1,440-nm laser in the treatment of photodamage in Asian skin
Shoshana Marmon, Samantha Y. N. Shek, C.K. Yeung, Nicola P.Y. Chan, Johnny CY Chan and Henry H.L. Chan

April 2014
Laser assisted drug delivery: A review of an evolving technology
Lindsay R. Sklar, Christopher T. Burnett, Jill S. Waibel, Ronald L. Moy and David M. Ozog

March 2014
Combination ALA-PDT and ablative fractional Er:YAG laser (2,940 nm) on the treatment of severe acne
Rui Yin, Lin Lin, Yan Xiao, Fei Hao and Michael R. Hamblin

January 2014
Combined 585 nm pulsed-dye and 1,064 nm Nd:YAG lasers for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma
H. Ray Jalian, Mathew M. Avram, Kelly J. Stankiewicz, Joshua D. Shofner and Zeina Tannous

December 2013
A continuously variable beam-diameter, high-fluence, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for tattoo removal: Comparison of the maximum beam diameter to a standard 4-mm-diameter treatment beam
Eric F. Bernstein and Jennifer M. Civiok

November 2013
Targeted topical and combination laser surgery for the treatment of angiofibromas
Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae-Harboe and Roy G Geronemus

October 2013
Evaluation of stimulated raman scattering microscopy for identifying squamous cell carcinoma in human skin
Richa Mittal, Mihaela Balu, Tatiana Krasieva, Eric O. Potma, Laila Elkeeb, Christopher B. Zachary and Petra Wilder-Smith

September 2013
Combined treatment for facial rejuvenation using an optimized pulsed light source followed by a fractional non-ablative laser
C. Stanley Chan, Nazanin Saedi, Clinzo Mickle and Jeffrey S. Dover

August 2013
Deep subsurface cavities in skin utilizing mechanical optical clearing and femtosecond laser ablation
Jinze Qiu, Joseph Neev, Tianyi Wang and Thomas E. Milner

July 2013
Evaluation of a hot-wire hair removal device compared to razor shaving
Brian S. Biesman

April 2013
Minimally Invasive Bipolar Fractional Radiofrequency Treatment Upregulates Anti-Senescence Pathways
Sachin Rangarajan, Apexa Trivedi, Anan Abu Ubeid and Basil M. Hantash

March 2013
Treatment of hypertrophic scars using laser and laser assisted corticosteroid delivery
Jill S. Waibel, Adam J. Wulkan and Peter R. Shumaker

February 2013
Topical perfluorodecalin resolves immediate whitening reactions and allows rapid effective multiple pass treatment of tattoos
Kavitha K. Reddy, Jeremy A. Brauer, Robert Anolik, Leonard Bernstein, Lori Brightman, Elizabeth Hale, Julie Karen, Elliot Weiss and Roy G. Geronemus

January 2013
Energy deposition profile in human skin upon irradiation with a 1,342 nm Nd:YAP laser
Matija Milanič and Boris Majaron

December 2012
Fractional laser-assisted delivery of methyl aminolevulinate: Impact of laser channel depth and incubation time
Christina S. Haak, William A. Farinelli, Joshua Tam, Apostolos G. Doukas, R. Rox Anderson and Merete Hædersdal

October 2012
In vivo imaging of photoreceptor disruption associated with age-related macular degeneration: A pilot study
Adam Boretsky, Faraz Khan, Garrett Burnett, et al.

August 2012
Treatment of burn scars with the 1,550 nm nonablative fractional Erbium Laser
Jill Waibel, Adam J. Wulkan, Mary Lupo, Kenneth Beer, R. Rox Anderson

July 2012
MR-guided laser-induced thermal therapy (LITT) for recurrent glioblastomas
Alexandre Carpentier, Dorian Chauvet, Vincent Reina, et al.