Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Surgery

3D imaging captures changes in port wine stains

(HealthDay)—Three-dimensional (3D) high precision surface imaging can be used to monitor changes in the area and volume of port wine stains following laser treatment, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Lasers ...

Surgery

Neck laxity improved with high-intensity focused radiofrequency

(HealthDay)—Fractional high-intensity focused radiofrequency (HiFR) delivered to the dermis is effective for skin laxity of the lower face/neck, according to a study published online March 4 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Surgery

Submental fat reduced with cryolipolysis vacuum applicator

(HealthDay)—Submental fat can be reduced safely and effectively with a small volume cryolipolysis vacuum applicator, according to research published in the January issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Laser at 924/975 + curettage best for axillary hyperhidrosis

(HealthDay)—For patients with axillary hyperhidrosis, the optimal treatment option is laser at 924/975 nm combined with curettage, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Surgery

Single-stage procedure treats cellulite, lipodystrophy

(HealthDay)—A single-stage procedure can provide simultaneous treatment for cellulite and lipodystrophy, according to a clinical report published in the January issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Oncology & Cancer

PERFI feasible for in vivo imaging of nonmelanoma skin cancer

(HealthDay)—Polarization-enhanced reflectance and fluorescence imaging (PERFI) is feasible for in vivo intraoperative imaging of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study published online May 25 in Lasers in ...

Surgery

Thermal-based laser may treat stress urinary incontinence

(HealthDay)—Noninvasive erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser treatment appears promising for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Surgery

Picosecond-domain laser safe for removing decorative tattoos

(HealthDay)—Picosecond-domain Nd:YAG laser incorporating a potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) frequency-doubling crystal is safe and effective for removing decorative tattoos, according to a study published online July 14 ...

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