OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

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Safety of a 1064‐nm robotic laser system for noninvasive lipolysis of the flanks	24
Letter to the Editor	21
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Low‐intensity cold atmospheric plasma reduces wrinkles on photoaged skin through hormetic induction of extracellular matrix protein expression in dermal fibroblasts	15
Intraoral laser hair removal: A scoping review	15
Multiphoton Microscopy Assessment of Healing From Tendon Laceration and Microthermal Coagula in a Rat Model	15
Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP‐OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging	14
Histological evaluation of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency microneedling treatment in a porcine model	14
Noninvasive in vivo characterization of laser‐induced microscopic treatment zones: A new standard procedure	14
Theoretical and in vivo investigations of morphology and concentration of gold nanoparticles for laser surgery	12
Modified 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy reduces pain and improves therapeutic effects in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma mouse model	12
Transmission Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging Combined With Optical Clearing Using Magnetic Resonance Contrast Agents	12
Defining the Treatment Window: Early Versus Late Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Posttraumatic and Surgical Scars in Asian Patients	12
In Vivo Time‐Resolved Fluorescence Detection of Liver Cancer Supported by Machine Learning	12
Cover Image: Volume 56 Issue S36	11
3D Finite Element Modeling of Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy	11
Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	11
Feasibility of moxifloxacin and proflavine dual fluorescence imaging for detecting gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions: A prospective study	10
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Efficacy and Safety of 577‐nm Yellow Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Epidermal Lesions	10
Segmentation of laser induced retinal lesions using deep learning (December 2021)	10
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Introduction to special dermatology plastic surgery issue	9
The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation	9
Modeling pulsed dye laser treatment of psoriatic plaques by combining numerical methods and image‐derived lesion morphologies	9
Correction to “Analysis of Penetration Depth and Healing Process of a Needleless Laser Lancet Using Swept‐Source Optical Coherence Tomography”	9
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One‐Year Follow‐Up of Acne Vulgaris Patients Treated With Nonablative Monopolar Radiofrequency: Efficacy and Safety Assessment	9
Comparison of Er:YAG and CO₂ laser therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence	9
Experimental determination of shear stresses on an artificial transcoelomic metastasis model using optical tweezers: A comparison with numerical simulation	9
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 Study	9
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The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation in Improving Facial Skin Laxity and Quality in Asians	8
Balloon‐assisted laser application for endoscopic treatment of biliary stricture	8
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Cover Image: Volume 55 Issue 9	8
High energy, double pass helium plasma dermal resurfacing: A prospective, multicenter, single‐arm clinical study	8
Treatment of Cutaneous Collagenous Vasculopathy With Pulsed Dye Laser	8
Successful Multi‐Modal Laser Intervention and Histopathological Evaluation of Multiple Glomangiomas	8
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Hyperbaric phototherapy augments blood carbon monoxide removal	8
Nonlinear absorption‐based analysis of energy deposition in melanosomes for 532‐nm short‐pulsed laser skin treatment	8
Evaluation of a Novel Ablative 1940 nm Pulsed Laser for Skin Rejuvenation	8
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Impact of residual air trap in balloon on laser treatment of tubular tissue	8
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Physician Level Assessment of Hirsute Women and of Their Eligibility for Laser Treatment With Deep Learning	7
Analysis of port‐wine birthmark vascular characteristics by location: Utility of optical coherence tomography mapping	7
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 c	7
Investigating the efficacy of a fractionated 1927 nm laser for diffuse dyspigmentation and actinic changes	7
Laser‐assisted topical delivery of vismodegib reduces hedgehog gene expression in human basal cell carcinomas in vivo	7
Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion in Thai patients: A novel approach	7
The effect of a restricted diet on the results of fractional microneedle radiofrequency therapy: A comparison of vegan and omnivorous participants in terms of the antiaging effect of radiofrequency th	7
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Treatment of Iron‐Induced Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation With Energy‐Based Devices	7
Assessment of a 3050/3200 nm fiber laser system for ablative fractional laser treatments in dermatology	7
A prospective pilot study to assess for histologic changes on vulvar biopsies in postmenopausal women with lichen sclerosus treated with fractionated CO₂ laser therapy	7
Safety and Effectiveness of a New 532 nm, Long Pulse‐Duration, Variable Pulse Structure Laser for Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte	6
Comparative study of 1064 nm nanosecond, 1064 nm picosecond, 755 nm, and 595 nm lasers for tattoo removal: An essential role by macrophage	6
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Quantitative investigation of laser ablation based on real‐time temperature variations and OCT images for laser treatment applications	6
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 Chine	6
980 nm laser endo‐perivenous treatment of lower limb reticular veins and telangiectasias. Technical notes	6
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Treatment of burn hypertrophic scar with fractional ablative laser‐assisted drug delivery can decrease levels of hyperpigmentation	6
Fractional laser‐assisted administration of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells to reduce hypertrophic scars in rabbit ears	6
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Correction to “Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo‐mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non‐ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double‐arm, cont	6
Outcomes of Temperature‐Controlled Radiofrequency in Treating Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Pilot Study	6
Safety Assessment of a 1940 nm Tm:YAP Laser for Fractional Skin Ablation in a Swine Model	6
Introduction to the 2024 special dermatology plastic surgery issue	6
Efficacy and safety of low‐dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy versus combined therapy with picosecond laser for the treatment of acne scars in Asian population	6
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 model	6
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Comparison of Topical 5‐Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy With the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure for Patients With Cervical High‐Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Prospectiv	6
High‐contrast visualization of human skin cancers with combined reflectance confocal and moxifloxacin‐based two‐photon microscopy: An ex vivo study	6
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A Computational Study on Effects of PID Temperature Target and RF Frequency for PID‐Controlled Nonablative RF Cosmetic Systems	6
“Photon recycling” can enhance cutaneous response to lasers: A pilot human study	6
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Blue Light Compromises Bacterial β‐Lactamases Activity to Overcome β‐Lactam Resistance	5
Injectable ice slurry for reducing pericardial adipose tissue	5
Optical Effects of Focused Fractional Nanosecond 1064‐nm Nd:YAG Laser: Techniques of Application on Human Skin	5
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Exportable Model of a Pro‐Bono Laser Tattoo Removal Clinic: Guidelines for Clinicians Seeking to Make an Impact in Their Communities	5
Efficacy of pulsed dye laser combined with fractional CO₂ laser in the treatment of pediatric burn scars	5
Immediate Tissue Responses to Multipulse Low Fluence Laser Treatment in a Chorioallantoic Membrane Model of Port Wine Birthmarks	5
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 birthmarks	5
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Adaptability of melanocytes post ultraviolet stimulation in patients with melasma	5
Lateral image reconstruction of optical coherence tomography using one‐dimensional deep deconvolution network	5
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Fractional CO₂‐laser versus microneedle radiofrequency for acne scars: A randomized, single treatment, split‐face trial	5
Evaluating the effect of pulse energy on femtosecond laser trabeculotomy (FLT) outflow channels for glaucoma treatment in human cadaver eyes	5
In‐office KTP laser treatment for laryngeal pathologies: 5‐years outcomes	5
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Optical, flow, and thermal analysis of a phototherapy extracorporeal membrane oxygenator for treating carbon monoxide poisoning	5
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Effective treatment of corticosteroid‐induced facial erythema using fractional radiofrequency microneedling	5
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Modified painless photodynamic therapy for facial multiple actinic keratosis in China: A prospective split‐face control study	5
Assessment of tissue‐specific changes in structure and function induced by in vivo skin/skull optical clearing techniques	5
Neutrophils and their extracellular traps impair ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser‐induced dermal remolding in mice	5
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Efficacy and safety of picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser for treatment of nevus of Ota in Taiwanese children: A retrospective study	4
Objective monitoring of laser tattoo removal in human volunteers using an innovative optical technique: A proof of principle	4
Ablative Fractional CO₂ Laser Treatment With and Without Oral Isotretinoin: A Study on Side Effects and Acne Scars Improvement in Southeast Asians	4
Selective neural inhibition via photobiomodulation alleviates behavioral hypersensitivity associated with small sensory fiber activation	4
Optical coherence tomography‐guided Nd:YAG laser treatment and follow‐up of basal cell carcinoma	4
Multimodal feedback systems for smart laser osteotomy: Depth control and tissue differentiation	4
A Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Clinical Trial of Vascular Photobiomodulation in Hospitalized Patients With Sepsis	4
Needle‐free jet injection‐induced small‐droplet aerosol formation during intralesional bleomycin therapy	4
Real‐time tissue perfusion assessment using fluorescence imaging topography scanning system: A preclinical investigation	4
Combination Laser Treatment in Procedural Management of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi	4
Novel 40 µm spot size 3050/3200 nm DFG laser versus CO₂ laser for laser‐assisted drug delivery	4
Femtosecond Laser Ablation Behaviors of Bovine Bone With High Ablation Rate and Low Damage	4
The 595‐nm Wavelength Pulsed Dye Laser for Pediatric Port‐Wine Birthmarks and Infantile Hemangiomas: A Systematic Review	4
Optical penetration models for practical prediction of femtosecond laser ablation of dental hard tissue	4
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Possible Number of Recommended Sessions and Influential Factors of Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether Photodynamic Therapy for Pulsed Dye Laser‐Resistant Facial Port‐Wine Stain	4
Sub‐diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Combined With Machine Learning Method for Oral Mucosal Disease Identification	4
Complications of Chemical Peels, Lasers, and Energy‐Based Device Procedures Performed by Core Cosmetic Physicians: A Retrospective Analysis	4
Verifying the outcomes of artesunate plus 595‐nm PDL in hypertrophic scars via determining BMP‐7 and Fas level in model rabbits	4
Photoacoustic discrimination of antibiotic‐resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus isolates	4
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 clinic	4
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Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after application of a new monopolar radiofrequency	4
Differentiation of Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract Using Optical Metabolic Imaging	4
Impact of Fractional Ablative Laser Therapy on Function, Symptoms, and Quality of Life in the Management of Traumatic Scars: A Review	4
Regenerative Retinal Laser and Light Therapies (RELITE): Proposal of a New Nomenclature, Categorization, and Trial Reporting Standard	4
Exploring the Impact of Non‐Ablative Erbium Laser Therapy on Recurrent Vaginal Candidiasis	4
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Efficacy of Alexandrite Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Actinic Keratoses: A Pivotal Study	4
Comparison of quartz and sapphire optical chambers for infrared laser sealing of vascular tissues using a reciprocating, side‐firing optical fiber: Simulations and experiments	4
Electrochemical lipolysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue in a porcine animal model	4
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Optical coherence tomography for in vivo longitudinal monitoring of artificial dermal scaffold	4
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Photochemical Crosslinking as an Adjunct for Repairing Corneal Perforations in Rabbits	4
Relative perfusion index: An objective, quantitative and noninvasive method for evaluating the severity of keloids	3
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Efficacy of Erbium and CO₂ Genital Laser Treatment on Genitourinary Syndrome in Female Patients After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review	3

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Photo‐mediated ultrasound therapy for the treatment of retinal neovascularization in rabbit eyes	3
Structural design optimization and lipolytic effect prediction of vacuum suction cryolipolysis applicator: Simulation study	3
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Treatment of pyogenic granuloma in children with a 595 nm pulsed dye laser: A retrospective study of 212 patients	3
Measurements of hair temperature avalanche effect with alexandrite and Nd:YAG hair removal lasers	3
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 Photother	3
Use of Optical Coherence Tomography to Assess Properties of Cutaneous Defects Following Radiofrequency Microneedling and Laser Treatment	3
Development of a microstructured tissue phantom with adaptable optical properties for use with microscopes and fluorescence lifetime imaging systems	3
Ablative fractional CO₂ laser treatment promotes wound healing phenotype in skin macrophages	3
Fluence is unequal to incident energy density or radiant exposure	3
Jet‐injection assisted photodynamic therapy for superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma: A pilot study	3
Efficacy and safety of fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser for atrophic traumatic and surgical scars: A randomized, single‐blinded, split‐scar‐controlled study	3
Novel Applicator Utilizing HIFES and Enhanced Synchronized Radiofrequency+ for Subcutaneous Fat Reduction: Porcine Model Study	3
Investigations of Laser‐Assisted Renal Denervation for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension	3
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Morphologic and molecular biologic analyses of the skin rejuvenation effect of the fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser: An animal study	3
Full‐thickness skin rejuvenation by a novel dual‐length microneedle radiofrequency device: A proof‐of‐concept study using human skin	3
ALA‐PDT regulates macrophage M1 polarization via ERK/MAPK‐NLRP3 pathway to promote the early inflammatory response	3
Timing of Laser Intervention on Facial Scars: A 3D Imaging and Scar Scale Analysis in a Retrospective Study	3
Influence of tissue desiccation on critical temperature for thermal damage during Er:YAG laser skin treatments	3
Efficacy of non‐ablative 1927‐nm fractional thulium fiber laser for the treatment of Becker's nevus: Intra‐ and interobserver agreement study	3
Cutaneous Immune Responses to Ablative Fractional Laser, Heat‐ and Cold‐Based Dermatological Procedures	3
Introduction 2025 Special Dermatology Plastic Surgery Issue	3
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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 a	3
Optical Coherence Tomography Enables the Depth‐Resolved Measurement of Cilia Beat Frequency in Ex Vivo Human Fallopian Tubes	3
Comments on “Melasma treatment with a 1064 nm, picosecond‐domain laser with a fractionated multibeam lens array”	3
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Picosecond 532 nm Laser: An Optimal Device for the Reduction of Acquired Agminated Nevi	3
Histologic Effects of Fractional Lasers and Energy‐Based Devices on Intradermally Injected Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Improving Skin Smoothness	3
Utility of high‐resolution ultrasound in measuring subcutaneous fat thickness	3
Comparing Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy on the In Vivo Healing Process of Lesions Induced by Fractional Photothermolysis	3
Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo‐mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non‐ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double‐arm, controlled study	2
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Fractional carbon dioxide vaginal laser treatment of stress urinary incontinence: Remodeling of vaginal tissues and improving pelvic floor structures	2
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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 study	2
Imaging Photoplethysmography (iPPG) in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: A Novel Technique for Noninvasive Flap Perfusion Monitoring	2
Transforming the treatment of psoriasis to the 21st century: Detecting subclinical therapeutic response to secukinumab using optical coherence tomography as a prognostic indicator	2
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Clinical and dermoscopic evaluation of melanocytic nevi changes during diode laser hair removal: A prospective study	2
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Prospective study to assess the efficacy and safety of a noninvasive electro‐muscular stimulation for improvement of muscle strength and muscle toning of the extremities	2
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Wavelength‐dependent threshold fluences for melanosome disruption to evaluate the treatment of pigmented lesions with 532‐, 730‐, 755‐, 785‐, and 1064‐nm picosecond lasers	2
The Efficacy and Safety of Erbium‐Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	2
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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 study	2
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Ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser improves quality of life in patients with extensive burn scars: A nested case–control study	2
Vapor Channel Oscillations in Laser Lithotripsy	2
Laser Versus Cold Steel Dissection Tonsillectomy in Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	2
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 women	2
Needle‐free electronically‐controlled jet injector treatment with bleomycin and lidocaine is effective and well‐tolerated in patients with recalcitrant keloids	2
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Introduction to 2022 special dermatology/plastic surgery issue	2
LASERS: Where we began, where we have gone, where we are now. Where will we go?	2
Low‐fluence treatment with a novel fractionated 2,910‐nm fiber laser improves photodamage	2
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Hyperspectral imaging for monitoring of free flaps of the oral cavity: A feasibility study	1
Combined microfocused ultrasound and delicate pulsed light for facial rejuvenation: A prospective, randomized, and split‐face study	1
Histological analysis of laser‐enabled tissue coring with a novel 2910 nm erbium‐doped fluoride glass fiber laser	1
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Total ice content and lipid saturation determine adipose tissue cryolipolysis by injection of ice‐slurry	1
Comprehensive Evaluation of the BeShape One Device: Assessing Thermal Safety in Noninvasive Body Contouring Using Advanced Techniques	1
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Patient selection criteria for percutaneous anterior cervical laser versus endoscopic discectomy	1
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Adjunctive Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Paronychia Induced by Anticancer Agents	1
A one‐time pneumatic jet‐injection of 5‐fluorouracil and triamcinolone acetonide for treatment of hypertrophic scars—A blinded randomized controlled trial	1
Combination of a 755‐nm picosecond laser and hydroquinone 2% cream versus hydroquinone 2% cream alone for the treatment of melasma: A randomized, split‐face, and controlled trial	1
Rational of topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5‐aminolevulinic acid (5‐ALA) for treatment of endocervical canal low‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesion with high‐risk human papillomavirus infe	1
#CoreCosmeticSpecialties: An analysis of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure hashtags on Instagram	1
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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 lesions	1
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The 2910‐nm Fiber Laser Is Safe and Effective for Improving Acne Scarring	1
Passively scanned, single‐fiber optical coherence tomography probes for gastrointestinal devices	1
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Cover Image: Volume 56 Issue 7	1
Body Shaping and Skin Appearance Improvement in the Abdomen and Flanks by Radiofrequency Technology	1
Enhancement of gold nanorods‐assisted photothermal treatment on cancer with laser power in stepwise modulation	1