American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Fundamentals and Laser Safety Core Principles for Clinical Applications 2025

• Target Audience: dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, urologists, general surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, oncologists, gynecologists
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• Information:

The course was recorded on April 23, 2025 at the ASLMS Annual Conference.

COURSE DATES: Launch Date: June 23, 2025

COURSE DIRECTORS: Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD; Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS

FACULTY PANELISTS: Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD; Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD; Zeina S. Tannous, MD; Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD; Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD; Jill S. Waibel, MD; Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc; Molly Wanner, MD; Christine C. Dierickx, MD; Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the activity, learners should be able to:

Describe how to apply the principles of laser-tissue interactions.

Explain how to choose the appropriate technology for the treatment of different medical conditions.

Identify laser therapeutic and warning endpoints.

Summarize best practices for using lasers.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Participants with a basic understanding of skin biology and physics will derive maximal benefit from the presentations, however, all meeting attendees are welcome to attend and contribute.

• Topics:

Part 1 Basic Principles of Lasers and Related Technologies, Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions & Vascular Laser Treatment.mp4

Part 3 Treatment Endpoints, Laser Therapy for Follicular Appendages Effective Solutions for Hair Removal and Acne & Optimizing Outcomes.mp4

Part 4 Clinical Pearls for Treatment of Skin of Color, Laser Complications & Laser Pearls and Common Conditions.mp4

* Detail:

Basic Principles of Lasers and Related Technologies | Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD

Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions | Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – UCSF

Vascular Laser Treatment | Zeina S. Tannous, MD – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine – Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

Laser Safety | Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD – Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

Non-Ablative Resurfacing and Skin Tightening | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD

Laser Treatment of Scars | Jill S. Waibel, MD (she/her/hers) – Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Miami, FL

Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery | Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc (she/her/hers) – Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg

Treatment Endpoints | Molly Wanner, MD – Massachusetts General Hospital

Laser Therapy for Follicular Appendages: Effective Solutions for Hair Removal and Acne | Christine C. Dierickx, MD – Skinperium

Optimizing Outcomes: Combination Treatments | Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Clinical Pearls for Treatment of Skin of Color | Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – UCSF

Laser Complications | Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Laser Pearls and Common Conditions | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD