Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

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(The median citation count of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
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Noninvasive in vivo characterization of laser‐induced microscopic treatment zones: A new standard procedure17
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Therapeutic Effects of Q‐Switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser on Rosacea in a Mouse Model: Inflammation and Angiogenesis Modulation15
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Defining the Treatment Window: Early Versus Late Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Posttraumatic and Surgical Scars in Asian Patients15
Intraoral laser hair removal: A scoping review13
Transmission Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging Combined With Optical Clearing Using Magnetic Resonance Contrast Agents13
Photobiomodulation Reduces the Microbial Load of Acute Burn Wounds in the Burns Outpatient Department13
Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP‐OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging13
Multiphoton Microscopy Assessment of Healing From Tendon Laceration and Microthermal Coagula in a Rat Model13
Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis13
Establishment of a 10.6 μm Laser‐Induced Corneal Injury Model in C57BL/6J Mice12
One‐Year Follow‐Up of Acne Vulgaris Patients Treated With Nonablative Monopolar Radiofrequency: Efficacy and Safety Assessment12
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Low‐Energy Delicate Pulsed Light and Q‐Switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Post‐Acne Erythema: A Prospective Randomized Split‐Face Study12
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In Vivo Time‐Resolved Fluorescence Detection of Liver Cancer Supported by Machine Learning12
Feasibility of moxifloxacin and proflavine dual fluorescence imaging for detecting gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions: A prospective study12
Subdermal 1064‐nm Nd:YAG Laser for the Aesthetic Management of Brachial Ptosis: Blinded Clinical Evaluation in 24 Upper Limbs12
Histological evaluation of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency microneedling treatment in a porcine model12
Modeling pulsed dye laser treatment of psoriatic plaques by combining numerical methods and image‐derived lesion morphologies11
3D Finite Element Modeling of Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy11
Comparison of Er:YAG and CO2 laser therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence11
Clinical and Histopathological Evaluation of Maximal and Supramaximal Energy Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT): A Rabbit Model Safety Study11
Efficacy and Safety of 577‐nm Yellow Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Epidermal Lesions11
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Clinical Applications10
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of 1064‐nm Picosecond Laser and 1927‐nm Fractional Thulium Laser for Atrophic Acne Scars in Asian Patients: A Prospective, Randomized, Split‐Face Study10
Introduction to special dermatology plastic surgery issue10
The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation10
Correction to “Analysis of Penetration Depth and Healing Process of a Needleless Laser Lancet Using Swept‐Source Optical Coherence Tomography”9
Balloon‐assisted laser application for endoscopic treatment of biliary stricture9
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Treatment of Cutaneous Collagenous Vasculopathy With Pulsed Dye Laser9
Prospective Evaluation of a Fractional 675‐nm Nonablative Laser for Atrophic Acne Scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Types III–IV9
Enhancing the Efficacy of Noncontact Laser Ablation of Weakly Absorbing Cholesteatoma Tissue Using a Blood Layer9
The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation in Improving Facial Skin Laxity and Quality in Asians9
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Nonlinear absorption‐based analysis of energy deposition in melanosomes for 532‐nm short‐pulsed laser skin treatment9
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Successful Multi‐Modal Laser Intervention and Histopathological Evaluation of Multiple Glomangiomas9
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Evaluation of a Novel Ablative 1940 nm Pulsed Laser for Skin Rejuvenation9
Does Duty Cycle Modification Affect Temperature During Thulium Fiber Laser Lithotripsy?8
Treatment of Iron‐Induced Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation With Energy‐Based Devices8
Combining superpulse dynamic CO2 laser and supramolecular salicylic acid in the treatment of dense comedones with higher clearance in a shorter time: A prospective, randomized, split‐face c8
Investigating the efficacy of a fractionated 1927 nm laser for diffuse dyspigmentation and actinic changes8
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Laser‐assisted topical delivery of vismodegib reduces hedgehog gene expression in human basal cell carcinomas in vivo8
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Physician Level Assessment of Hirsute Women and of Their Eligibility for Laser Treatment With Deep Learning8
Reply to Comments On: “Efficacy of Low‐Dose Oral Isotretinoin Combined With Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency Versus Low‐Dose Oral Isotretinoin Monotherapy in the Treatment of Moderate‐to‐Severe A8
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A prospective pilot study to assess for histologic changes on vulvar biopsies in postmenopausal women with lichen sclerosus treated with fractionated CO2 laser therapy8
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Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion in Thai patients: A novel approach8
Successful Management of a Facial Traumatic Asphalt Tattoo Using Sequential Q‐Switched Nd:YAG and Fractional CO₂ Lasers8
Comment on “Efficacy of Low‐Dose Oral Isotretinoin Combined With Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency Versus Low‐Dose Oral Isotretinoin Monotherapy in the Treatment of Moderate‐to‐Severe Acne Vulgari8
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Efficacy and safety of low‐dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy versus combined therapy with picosecond laser for the treatment of acne scars in Asian population7
Introduction to the 2024 special dermatology plastic surgery issue7
Assessment of a novel biliary‐specific near‐infrared fluorescent dye (BL‐760) for intraoperative detection of bile ducts and biliary leaks during hepatectomy in a preclinical swine model7
Safety and Effectiveness of a New 532 nm, Long Pulse‐Duration, Variable Pulse Structure Laser for Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte7
High‐contrast visualization of human skin cancers with combined reflectance confocal and moxifloxacin‐based two‐photon microscopy: An ex vivo study7
Comparison of Topical 5‐Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy With the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure for Patients With Cervical High‐Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Prospectiv7
Evaluation of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Melanin Using Polarization‐Sensitive OCT in Subthreshold Retinal Laser Therapy7
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Treatment of burn hypertrophic scar with fractional ablative laser‐assisted drug delivery can decrease levels of hyperpigmentation7
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Safety Assessment of a 1940 nm Tm:YAP Laser for Fractional Skin Ablation in a Swine Model6
Association Between Acquired Bilateral Nevus of Ota‐Like Macules Patients' Clinical Characteristics and Melasma Induction/Exacerbation After Q‐Switched Laser: A Decadal Comparative Study of 2675 Chine6
Outcomes of Temperature‐Controlled Radiofrequency in Treating Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Pilot Study6
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Efficacy of pulsed dye laser combined with fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of pediatric burn scars6
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Immediate Tissue Responses to Multipulse Low Fluence Laser Treatment in a Chorioallantoic Membrane Model of Port Wine Birthmarks6
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Modified painless photodynamic therapy for facial multiple actinic keratosis in China: A prospective split‐face control study6
In‐office KTP laser treatment for laryngeal pathologies: 5‐years outcomes6
Fractional CO2‐laser versus microneedle radiofrequency for acne scars: A randomized, single treatment, split‐face trial6
Largest comparative analysis: Novel large spot size 595 nm, high‐energy, pulsed dye laser reduces number of treatments for improvement of adult and pediatric port wine birthmarks6
Exportable Model of a Pro‐Bono Laser Tattoo Removal Clinic: Guidelines for Clinicians Seeking to Make an Impact in Their Communities6
980 nm laser endo‐perivenous treatment of lower limb reticular veins and telangiectasias. Technical notes6
Evaluating the effect of pulse energy on femtosecond laser trabeculotomy (FLT) outflow channels for glaucoma treatment in human cadaver eyes6
A Computational Study on Effects of PID Temperature Target and RF Frequency for PID‐Controlled Nonablative RF Cosmetic Systems6
Capsulotomy With Supine Nd:YAG Laser in Children6
LLLT‐ADSCs Curtail the Progression of Keloid Through Exosomal miR‐26a‐5p Downregulating Jag/Notch Pathway6
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The Use of Blue Light as an Antimicrobial Treatment Against Staphylococcus aureus : A Systematic Review5
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Clinical Efficacy Analysis of Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether Photodynamic Therapy for Port‐Wine Stain5
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Blue Light Compromises Bacterial β‐Lactamases Activity to Overcome β‐Lactam Resistance5
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Adaptability of melanocytes post ultraviolet stimulation in patients with melasma5
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Optical coherence tomography for in vivo longitudinal monitoring of artificial dermal scaffold5
Optical, flow, and thermal analysis of a phototherapy extracorporeal membrane oxygenator for treating carbon monoxide poisoning5
Laparoscopic Methylene Blue Photodynamic Therapy for Intraabdominal Infection: A Preclinical Feasibility Study in a Rabbit Model of Perforated Appendicitis5
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Optical Effects of Focused Fractional Nanosecond 1064‐nm Nd:YAG Laser: Techniques of Application on Human Skin5
Effective treatment of corticosteroid‐induced facial erythema using fractional radiofrequency microneedling5
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Injectable ice slurry for reducing pericardial adipose tissue5
International Society of Laser Proctology Position Paper on SiLaC and EPSiT/SiLaC in the Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease5
Sub‐diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Combined With Machine Learning Method for Oral Mucosal Disease Identification4
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Comparing ChatGPT Informed Consent Documentations for Energy‐Based Devices4
Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Scarring Secondary to Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Case Series4
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Histologic Effects of Fractional Lasers and Energy‐Based Devices on Intradermally Injected Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Improving Skin Smoothness4
Femtosecond Laser Ablation Behaviors of Bovine Bone With High Ablation Rate and Low Damage4
Photobiomodulation self‐treatment at home after rotator cuff arthroscopic repair accelerates improvement in pain, functionality, and quality of life: A double‐blind, sham‐controlled, randomized clinic4
Combination Laser Treatment in Procedural Management of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi4
A Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Clinical Trial of Vascular Photobiomodulation in Hospitalized Patients With Sepsis4
On the Use of “Laser Hair Removal” for an Intense Pulsed Light‐Only Cohort4
Multimodal feedback systems for smart laser osteotomy: Depth control and tissue differentiation4
Morphologic and molecular biologic analyses of the skin rejuvenation effect of the fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser: An animal study4
Photochemical Crosslinking as an Adjunct for Repairing Corneal Perforations in Rabbits4
Electrochemical lipolysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue in a porcine animal model4
Optical coherence tomography‐guided Nd:YAG laser treatment and follow‐up of basal cell carcinoma4
Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after application of a new monopolar radiofrequency4
Efficacy of Alexandrite Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Actinic Keratoses: A Pivotal Study4
Novel 40 µm spot size 3050/3200 nm DFG laser versus CO2 laser for laser‐assisted drug delivery4
Comparative Survey on Effects of Low‐Level Laser Therapy and Polarized Light Therapy on Open Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats4
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Annual Laser Safety Inservice Training Checkoffs: Examining Standard Operating Procedures for Quality Assurance4
Comparison of quartz and sapphire optical chambers for infrared laser sealing of vascular tissues using a reciprocating, side‐firing optical fiber: Simulations and experiments4
Differentiation of Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract Using Optical Metabolic Imaging3
Impact of Fractional Ablative Laser Therapy on Function, Symptoms, and Quality of Life in the Management of Traumatic Scars: A Review3
Objective monitoring of laser tattoo removal in human volunteers using an innovative optical technique: A proof of principle3
Optical penetration models for practical prediction of femtosecond laser ablation of dental hard tissue3
Comments on “Melasma treatment with a 1064 nm, picosecond‐domain laser with a fractionated multibeam lens array”3
Therapeutic Window of Laser Dosimetry for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis3
Optical Coherence Tomography Enables the Depth‐Resolved Measurement of Cilia Beat Frequency in Ex Vivo Human Fallopian Tubes3
Efficacy and safety of fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser for atrophic traumatic and surgical scars: A randomized, single‐blinded, split‐scar‐controlled study3
ALA‐PDT regulates macrophage M1 polarization via ERK/MAPK‐NLRP3 pathway to promote the early inflammatory response3
Exploring the Impact of Non‐Ablative Erbium Laser Therapy on Recurrent Vaginal Candidiasis3
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Ablative Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment With and Without Oral Isotretinoin: A Study on Side Effects and Acne Scars Improvement in Southeast Asians3
The 595‐nm Wavelength Pulsed Dye Laser for Pediatric Port‐Wine Birthmarks and Infantile Hemangiomas: A Systematic Review3
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Efficacy of Erbium and CO2 Genital Laser Treatment on Genitourinary Syndrome in Female Patients After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review3
Clinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a 1064 nm diode laser, and vacuum assisted pulsed electromagnetic fields and multipolar radio frequency for noninvasive fat reduction of the abdomen a3
Timing of Laser Intervention on Facial Scars: A 3D Imaging and Scar Scale Analysis in a Retrospective Study3
Regenerative Retinal Laser and Light Therapies (RELITE): Proposal of a New Nomenclature, Categorization, and Trial Reporting Standard3
Full‐thickness skin rejuvenation by a novel dual‐length microneedle radiofrequency device: A proof‐of‐concept study using human skin3
Selective neural inhibition via photobiomodulation alleviates behavioral hypersensitivity associated with small sensory fiber activation3
Complications of Chemical Peels, Lasers, and Energy‐Based Device Procedures Performed by Core Cosmetic Physicians: A Retrospective Analysis3
Possible Number of Recommended Sessions and Influential Factors of Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether Photodynamic Therapy for Pulsed Dye Laser‐Resistant Facial Port‐Wine Stain3
Ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment promotes wound healing phenotype in skin macrophages3
Structural design optimization and lipolytic effect prediction of vacuum suction cryolipolysis applicator: Simulation study3
Picosecond 532 nm Laser: An Optimal Device for the Reduction of Acquired Agminated Nevi3
Antimicrobial Blue Light for Treatment of Candida albicans Keratitis: Efficacy in Ex Vivo Rabbit Corneas and Safety Evaluation in Retinal Cells In Vitro3
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Efficacy of non‐ablative 1927‐nm fractional thulium fiber laser for the treatment of Becker's nevus: Intra‐ and interobserver agreement study2
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Measurements of hair temperature avalanche effect with alexandrite and Nd:YAG hair removal lasers2
Introduction 2025 Special Dermatology Plastic Surgery Issue2
Cutaneous Immune Responses to Ablative Fractional Laser, Heat‐ and Cold‐Based Dermatological Procedures2
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Correlation between the efficacy of picosecond‐domain laser treatment for solar lentigo and the vascularity in the upper dermis using optical coherence tomography angiography in Asian women2
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Long‐term improvement in the appearance of hypertrophic scars following a single treatment with acoustic subcision—A single center proof‐of‐concept study2
Treatment of Acne With a 1726 nm Laser, Air Cooling, and Real‐Time Temperature Monitoring, Software‐Assisted Power Adjustment to Achieve a Temperature Endpoint With Selective Sebaceous Gland Photother2
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Efficacy of Low‐Dose Oral Isotretinoin Combined With Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency Versus Low‐Dose Oral Isotretinoin Monotherapy in the Treatment of Moderate‐To‐Severe Acne Vulgaris: A Randomi2
Influence of tissue desiccation on critical temperature for thermal damage during Er:YAG laser skin treatments2
Jet‐injection assisted photodynamic therapy for superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma: A pilot study2
Cyanoacrylate Adhesive With Low‐Level Laser Therapy for Sutureless Periodontal Flap Closure: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial2
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Comparing Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy on the In Vivo Healing Process of Lesions Induced by Fractional Photothermolysis2
The comparison of the efficacy and safety of fractional 1064 nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser and nonablative fractional 1565 nm laser in the treatment of enlarged pores: A prospective split‐face study2
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Use of Optical Coherence Tomography to Assess Properties of Cutaneous Defects Following Radiofrequency Microneedling and Laser Treatment2
Investigations of Laser‐Assisted Renal Denervation for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension2
Dual PDL 595 nm–Nd:YAG 1064 nm Laser as an Alternative to Surgery in Acquired Digital Arteriovenous Malformations: A 26‐Patient Retrospective Cohort2
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Novel Applicator Utilizing HIFES and Enhanced Synchronized Radiofrequency+ for Subcutaneous Fat Reduction: Porcine Model Study2
Utility of high‐resolution ultrasound in measuring subcutaneous fat thickness2
Optical Dosimetry by Monte Carlo Simulation in Biological Tissue in Optical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis2
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Characterizing Laser‐Induced Wound Healing Dynamics Using Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography2
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First Clinical Feasibility and Safety Study of a Novel Multimodality Fallopian Tube Imaging Endoscope1
A Comparitive Study Between Early Outcomes of Laser and Lay‐Open Technique in Management of Simple Pilonidal Sinus1
Comparative Evaluation of R134a and HFO‐1234ze Cryogen Spray Cooling Using a Mouse Model With Controllable Epidermal Pigmentation1
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Clinical Outcomes of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment in Women With Vulvar Lichen Simplex Chronicus: A Retrospective Study With 12‐Month Follow‐Up1
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Novel assessment of lip redness and microcirculation using optical coherence tomography after dermal filler injection1
#CoreCosmeticSpecialties: An analysis of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure hashtags on Instagram1
1927nm fractional thulium fiber laser combined with 30% salicylic acid for the treatment of acne and acne scars: A prospective, randomized, and split‐face study1
Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Factors of Combination Treatment With Oral Doxycycline, Topical Calcineurin Inhibitor, and Pulsed Dye Laser in Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea1
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Hypopigmentation Following Picosecond Laser Treatment for Melasma: A Case Series1
Soft Tissue Safety Assessment of Pulsed Solid‐State Thulium:YAG Versus Holmium:YAG Lasers: A Quantitative Porcine Model Simulation1
Optical Clearing of Ex Vivo Adipose Tissue1
Prospective study to assess the efficacy and safety of a noninvasive electro‐muscular stimulation for improvement of muscle strength and muscle toning of the extremities1
Single‐cell transcriptome analysis of fractional CO2 laser efficiency in treating a mouse model of alopecia1
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The Impact of Lasers and Energy‐Based Devices on Cellular Senescence: A Systematic Review1
Stem cell‐derived exosomes in the treatment of melasma and its percutaneous penetration1
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Comprehensive Evaluation of the BeShape One Device: Assessing Thermal Safety in Noninvasive Body Contouring Using Advanced Techniques1
Use of a 755/1064 nm long pulse laser equipped with pigment meter guidance in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae, vascular lesions, and epidermal pigmented lesions1
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Laser Versus Cold Steel Dissection Tonsillectomy in Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis1
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Comparison of the safety and efficacy of low fluence Q‐switched 1064‐nm and conventional Q‐Switched 755‐nm lasers in the treatment of café‐au‐lait macules: A prospective self‐controlled trial1
The Efficacy and Safety of Erbium‐Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis1
Efficacy of Berberine‐Mediated Photodynamic Therapy Against Trichophyton rubrum Infection1
Changes in melanocytic nevi treated with laser hair removal: A systematic review1
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Body Shaping and Skin Appearance Improvement in the Abdomen and Flanks by Radiofrequency Technology1
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Biological effect of laser‐assisted scar healing (LASH) on standardized human three‐dimensional wound healing skin models using fractional non‐ablative 1540 nm Er:Glass or 1550 nm diode lasers1
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Hemoporfin‐Mediated Photodynamic Therapy‐Caused Skin Barrier Damage and Triggered Dermatitis in Port‐Wine Stains1
Wavelength‐dependent threshold fluences for melanosome disruption to evaluate the treatment of pigmented lesions with 532‐, 730‐, 755‐, 785‐, and 1064‐nm picosecond lasers1
In Silico Evaluation of Nanosecond Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions Based on Skin Optical Properties Using a Model of Melanosome Disruption Threshold Fluence1
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