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Non-invasive cosmetic procedures have risen in popularity by 520% between 1997 and 2013, but the results achieved by such procedures are not equivalent to their surgical alternatives; therefore, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery examined how long each procedure typically lasts in a recent news infographic.

The American Academy of Dermatology announced that more than 18,500 people attended its annual meeting, held from March 20-24 in San Francisco.

Syneron Medical Ltd. announced that the FDA has cleared its PicoWay picosecond laser for treating pigmented lesions.

SAN FRANCISCO — Pulsed-dye laser combined with radiofrequency energy was effective in treating port wine stains that were resistant to pulsed-dye laser treatment alone, according to late-breaking research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO - Patients should be aware that side effects from laser and light devices for cosmetic procedures are possible even when performed by the most experienced providers, and those undergoing such procedures should seek out providers trained specifically in using this type of technology, according to research presented here.

Healio.com/Dermatology will provide coverage of the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco beginning Friday.

For small benign melanocytic nevi, researchers found combined treatment with short pulsed Er:YAG and long-pulsed alexandrite laser had low recurrence rates with minimal adverse effects.

Patients treated with carbon dioxide laser evaporation for hidradenitis suppurativa reported satisfaction with the procedure despite a more than 29% recurrence rate of lesions, according to study results.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released its annual plastic surgery procedural statistics, which reported 15.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2014, representing a 3% increase from 2013.

Cynosure announced today that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to its new PicoSure 532-nm laser delivery system, which will provide a dual-wavelength laser system for removing tattoos of all colors.