Device Technology

The 11th annual New Frontiers in Cosmetic Medicine and Medical Dermatology Conference starts today. Here’s what to look forward to.

We sit down in a video interview with David Pariser, MD, FACP, FAAD, the secretary and founding member of the International Hyperhidrosis Society to discuss hyperhidrosis identifiers and treatments in honor of Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month.

R2 Technologies’ Novel Glacial Rx system has been cleared by the FDA for a new indication.

Jill Waibel, MD, discusses her recommendations on how to treat keloids and scaring using lasers in her presentation at the Skin of Color Update 2021.

A recent study delved into how well the 730 nm picosecond-domain laser could treat facial and non-facial lentigines in patients.

Part 2 of Dermatology Times®’ coverage of a strategic look at superficial radiation therapy (SRT) presented at the recent Music City SCALE Symposium for Cosmetic Advances & Laser Education 16th Annual Meeting details this therapy’s potential for reducing keloid recurrence.

Jason Emer, MD, in this video interview, discusses plasma pen cosmetic treatments, the influx of patient interest, dangers of non-FDA cleared pens, and how to work with SOC patients.

Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC launched Physiq, its hands free, noninvasive body contouring device.

Alma today announces the FDA clearance of its Alma Hybrid combination platform, which includes an ablative 10,600 nm (CO2) laser and nonablative 1570 nm laser for skin resurfacing.

The introduction of artificial intelligence into dermatology has been met with mixed emotions from the medical community. In this episode, Ade Adamson, MD, MPP, explains the benefits and detriments of the application, accuracy, and potential racial diagnostic bias.

At the final part of our Road Map to Recovery webinar recap series, sponsored by Aerolase, our expert panelist answered questions about vaccine mandates, social media marketing, cash balance planning, and more.

A recent study investigated the use of a microneedling radiofrequency device in improving skin laxity and fat deposits in patients.

Content-aware image restoration (CARE) technology demonstrated improvement in examining cellular details of skin.

Patients of color make up a growing market for aesthetic dermatology. Physicians must learn how to tailor treatments and assess skin of color risk to best serve this emerging patient population. Doing so will deliver positive outcomes and drive patient satisfaction.

Candela announces the launch of its Frax Pro system, featuring dual-depth skin resurfacing with both novel Frax 1940 and Frax 1550 applicators.

A novel robotic-controlled 1064-nm laser brings efficiency and precision to body contouring. The clinical trial supporting FDA clearance of the device showed its effectiveness based on blinded photographic assessments, ultrasound measurements and circumferential assessments.

Entrepix Medical, LLC, launches their new Planatome blade, which has shown in multiple studies to increase wound closure, reduce tissue trauma and strength the wound.

The new 730-nm picosecond laser demonstrates strong efficacy and safety in darker skin types for treatment of endogenous pigmentary disorders, according to a recent case study.

ICYMI, this week’s edition features articles about laser therapy for BCC, the growing interest in JAK-STAT inhibition, tips on how to sell your practice, apremilast for scalp pruritus, plus more.

A startup from Purdue University seeks to make handwashing easier and more accessible during COVID-19 through its new portable bedside sink technology developed by Project Process.

In this week’s edition, we feature stories about black-owned skincare lines, polyglutamic acid, hair antioxidants, a skincare company making affordable custom topical prescriptions, plus many more.

Medical device company Soliton presents results from their 12-week study looking at the treatment of fibrotic scars via their RAP device at Maui Derm.