Lasers News

An assessment tool reliably assessed results of patients with pediatric facial hemangiomas of infancy and port-wine stains who underwent pulsed-dye laser therapy in a recent study.

A malignant melanoma developed on a preexisting nevus within a tattoo during the laser removal process, according to researchers, who found very few similar cases in a literature review.

Two minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with varicose veins have become alternatives to traditional surgery, according to information presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Summer Meeting in New York.

The Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 laser system has received an additional FDA 510(k) clearance for treatment of pigmented lesions, including lentigos, solar lentigos and ephelides, Solta Medical announced today.

Evidence exists to support the efficacy and safety of pulsed dye lasers for treating localized plaque psoriasis and acne vulgaris, according to recent study results.

A microsecond 1,064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser and a nonpurpuragenic 595-nm pulsed dye laser were safe and effective for treating facial erythema, but effectiveness varied by treatment types, according to study results.

Pulsed dye laser was an effective, nonablative method for treating pearly penile papules that caused minimal discomfort in patients, according to recent study results.

Laser-assisted lipolysis and liposuction was an effective combination for body sculpturing and fat removal, according to a presentation at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.

Patients with hypertrophic cutaneous scars were safely and effectively treated with ablative fractional laser-assisted delivery of triamcinolone acetonide in combination same-session therapy, according to recent study results.

Cynosure and Palomar Medical Technologies have signed a definitive agreement in which Cynosure will acquire Palomar in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $294 million.