There is a wide variety of treatments that utilize lasers and energy‑based devices, from aesthetic to medical conditions. Learn more about common conditions and procedures, then use the Physician Locator to find a board‑certified physician in your area.
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Combination Therapies
Combination therapy in aesthetic medicine uses neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and energy-based devices together for more complete facial rejuvenation.
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Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing uses laser energy to remodel the skin, improving wrinkles, scars, and sun damage through ablative, non-ablative, and fractional methods.
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Vascular and Pigmented Lesions
How lasers and energy-based devices treat vascular and pigmented lesions, including birthmarks, port-wine stains, sun spots, and unwanted tattoos.
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Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal uses Q-switched or picosecond lasers to break down ink, which the body then clears, usually over a series of…
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Skin Tightening
How lasers and energy-based devices such as radiofrequency and ultrasound tighten sagging skin by stimulating collagen without invasive surgery.
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Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) combines a light-sensitive drug with laser light to destroy targeted cells, treating skin cancers, precancers, and acne.
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Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation (PBM) uses low-level laser and LED light to relieve pain and inflammation, aid healing, and treat sports injuries without heat.
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Non-Invasive Body Contouring
Non-invasive body contouring uses cryolipolysis, focused ultrasound, and radiofrequency to reduce stubborn pockets of fat with little to no downtime.
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Neck Rejuvenation
How lasers and energy-based devices like radiofrequency and ultrasound treat neck laxity, tightening and lifting loose skin without surgery.
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Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal uses selective photothermolysis to target pigment in the hair follicle, reducing unwanted hair over a series of treatments.
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Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery
Laser-assisted drug delivery uses fractional ablative lasers to create microscopic skin channels that boost the efficacy of topical treatments.
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Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating beyond what the body needs to cool down. Learn how lasers and energy-based devices can treat the condition.
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