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Sunday, August 25, 2019 | PracticalDermatology.com, PracticalDermatology.com, PracticalDermatology.com, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, ASDS, Microneedling

ASDS 2018 Data: Skin Cancer Treatments, Cosmetic Procedures Are on the Rise

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) member dermatologists performed more than 12.5 million medical and cosmetic procedures in 2018 -- 7.5 percent more than 2017 and a 60 percent increas…

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019 | FDA Approval/Clearance, PracticalDermatology.com, Product Launches and Updates, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Laseroptek’s PicoLO Scores FDA 510(k) Marketing Clearance

Laseroptek’s PicoLO picosecond Nd:YAG laser is now U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared for marketing in dermatology and general and plastic surgery. According to the company, PicoLO gen…

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | PracticalDermatology.com, Research and Publications, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Novel 1060 Diode Laser Proves Safe and Effective for Hair Removal

A novel 1060 nm diode laser system is safe and effective for hair removal and long-term hair reduction in all skin types including darkly pigmented individuals, according to research in …

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | PracticalDermatology.com, Research and Publications, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Syneron

New Laser Handpiece Clears Green, Blue, and Purple Tattoos in Fewer Treatments

A new titanium sapphire laser handpiece can clear green, blue, and purple tattoo pigments in fewer treatments, according to a new study in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LSM). Resea…

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018 | PracticalDermatology.com, Research and Publications, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Cool Sculpting

With New Applicator, Cryolipolysis is an Option for Male Pseudogynecomastia

Thanks to a conformable surface applicator, cryolipolysis can be a safe and effective way to treat male pseudogynecomastia, according to a recent study in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine…

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 | Personnel/Company News, PracticalDermatology.com, Research and Publications, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Describe PFD Patch, Merz, Tattoo

New Merz Survey Highlights Misconceptions about Tattoo Removal

More than four in five adults with (86 percent) and without (82 percent) tattoos have misconceptions about tattoo removal, including confusion regarding side effects, cost and removability, according …

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Tuesday, April 03, 2018 | Personnel/Company News, PracticalDermatology.com, Product Launches and Updates, Research and Publications, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, BTL

BTL Geared to Share New Research, Latest Innovation at American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery Annual Conference

  With nine scientific abstracts and four ePosters accepted for presentation at the 38th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), BTL says t…

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

ASLMS Names New Officers

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) introduced Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD, as its new President at the Annual Conference in April. Dr. Avram is the Director of the Massachusetts G…

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