PHOENIX – What’s the latest in lasers? The most stubborn tattoos – those with blue or green ink – are now the easiest to remove with new laser technology and techniques. Microwave treatment for armpit hair is a real option, even on difficult-to-remove blond hair. Cutaneous laser expert Dr. Roy Geronemus, director of the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, describes what dermatologists need to know about these and other innovative cosmetic treatments in an interview at the annual meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Roy G. Geronemus
But that’s not all. More data support the use of lasers for common medical conditions, says Dr. Geronemus. Hear his description of how the same new laser used for tattoo removal can be a noninvasive treatment to reduce either hypertrophic or atrophic scarring in any skin type, with practically no downtime. He also explains several new approaches that show promise as acne therapy.
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