What are new trends in lazer treatment?

i am doing research on lazer treatments for acne and skin resurface.  is there anything new trend-wise with lazers?

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6 answers to “What are new trends in lazer treatment?”

A: One of the most exciting technological advancements in...

Rodger Wade Pielet, MD

One of the most exciting technological advancements in the treatment of not only crow’s feet, but also deeper lines, pigmentation abnormalities, textural problems, acne scarring, sun damage and pre-cancerous skin lesions has been the use of Plasma technology. Portrait PSR (Plasma Skin Regeneration) is... more

A: Conservative CO2, plus fractionated laser for areas other than the face

Brent Moelleken, MD

As a patient, you may hear that the CO2 laser causes whiteness, that it causes a prolonged healing time and that the fractionated CO2 laser systems give similar results with no down time or minimal down time, and therefore fractionated laser is superior to the "old" CO2 laser.  You will get... more

A: Fraxel Re:pair

Michael A. Persky, MD

The latest trend in laser treatment is fractionation of the laser beam, which delivers the laser on the skin in a pixel-like fashion allowing for minimal downtime, rapid healing, and now with CO2 fractionation, maximum results. Fraxel re: pair has been the leader in developing this technology. Good luck, and... more

A: Latest trends in lasers

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Undoubtedly, the latest and really exciting trend in skin laser treatment is the development of fractional laser technology, in particular fractional CO2 resurfacing. CO2 lasers have been around for a long time and have proved to be a fantastic tool for facial skin resurfacing - removing lines, wrinkles,... more

A: Pearl Laser is one of the newest exciting lasers

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

We have recently added one of the newest and  most exciting lasers that is on the market.  Pearl Laser by Cutera. The Pearl laser is excellent for treating modest sun damage including dark spots, freckles, delicate wrinkling and large pore size. I have found  that  the Pearl Laser (unlike... more

A: Latest Trends in Laser Treatment

Kris M. Reddy, MD

While laser technology continually changes, the two most significant trends are: Less intense treatments that shorten healing time and make it more convenient/less painful for patients to have treatments. The combination of modalities to provide optimal treatment.

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