Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
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Theoretical and in vivo investigations of morphology and concentration of gold nanoparticles for laser surgery25
Low‐intensity cold atmospheric plasma reduces wrinkles on photoaged skin through hormetic induction of extracellular matrix protein expression in dermal fibroblasts21
Safety of a 1064‐nm robotic laser system for noninvasive lipolysis of the flanks19
In Vivo Time‐Resolved Fluorescence Detection of Liver Cancer Supported by Machine Learning19
Letter to the Editor19
Medical and aesthetic improvement of photodamaged skin by the combination of intense pulsed light and photodynamic therapy with 10% aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride gel18
Histological evaluation of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency microneedling treatment in a porcine model16
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Multiphoton Microscopy Assessment of Healing From Tendon Laceration and Microthermal Coagula in a Rat Model15
Intraoral laser hair removal: A scoping review15
Modified 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy reduces pain and improves therapeutic effects in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma mouse model15
3D Finite Element Modeling of Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy14
Clinical and histologic evaluation of a fractional radiofrequency treatment of wrinkles and skin texture with novel 1‐mm long ultra‐thin electrode pins14
Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP‐OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging14
Defining the Treatment Window: Early Versus Late Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Posttraumatic and Surgical Scars in Asian Patients14
Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis14
Noninvasive in vivo characterization of laser‐induced microscopic treatment zones: A new standard procedure14
Comparison of Er:YAG and CO2 laser therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence13
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Introduction to Special Biomedical Optical Imaging Issue13
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Efficacy and Safety of 577‐nm Yellow Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Epidermal Lesions12
Segmentation of laser induced retinal lesions using deep learning (December 2021)12
Nonlinear absorption‐based analysis of energy deposition in melanosomes for 532‐nm short‐pulsed laser skin treatment12
Modeling pulsed dye laser treatment of psoriatic plaques by combining numerical methods and image‐derived lesion morphologies12
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Feasibility of moxifloxacin and proflavine dual fluorescence imaging for detecting gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions: A prospective study12
The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation12
Correction to “Analysis of Penetration Depth and Healing Process of a Needleless Laser Lancet Using Swept‐Source Optical Coherence Tomography”12
Three‐step irradiance schedule versus two‐step irradiance schedule for pain control during topical 5‐aminolevulinic acid‐photodynamic therapy of facial acne in Chinese patients: A prospective randomiz11
Experimental determination of shear stresses on an artificial transcoelomic metastasis model using optical tweezers: A comparison with numerical simulation11
Introduction to special dermatology plastic surgery issue11
Successful Multi‐Modal Laser Intervention and Histopathological Evaluation of Multiple Glomangiomas11
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High energy, double pass helium plasma dermal resurfacing: A prospective, multicenter, single‐arm clinical study10
The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation in Improving Facial Skin Laxity and Quality in Asians10
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Evaluation of a Novel Ablative 1940 nm Pulsed Laser for Skin Rejuvenation9
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Balloon‐assisted laser application for endoscopic treatment of biliary stricture9
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 th9
Hyperbaric phototherapy augments blood carbon monoxide removal9
Impact of residual air trap in balloon on laser treatment of tubular tissue9
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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
Physician Level Assessment of Hirsute Women and of Their Eligibility for Laser Treatment With Deep Learning8
Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion in Thai patients: A novel approach8
Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Complex Vascular Lesions8
Investigating the efficacy of a fractionated 1927 nm laser for diffuse dyspigmentation and actinic changes8
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Analysis of port‐wine birthmark vascular characteristics by location: Utility of optical coherence tomography mapping8
Treatment of Iron‐Induced Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation With Energy‐Based Devices8
A prospective pilot study to assess for histologic changes on vulvar biopsies in postmenopausal women with lichen sclerosus treated with fractionated CO2 laser therapy7
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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
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Deep Learning in Biomedical Optics7
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
Safety and Effectiveness of a New 532 nm, Long Pulse‐Duration, Variable Pulse Structure Laser for Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte7
Assessment of a 3050/3200 nm fiber laser system for ablative fractional laser treatments in dermatology7
Laser‐assisted topical delivery of vismodegib reduces hedgehog gene expression in human basal cell carcinomas in vivo7
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Quantitative investigation of laser ablation based on real‐time temperature variations and OCT images for laser treatment applications7
A Computational Study on Effects of PID Temperature Target and RF Frequency for PID‐Controlled Nonablative RF Cosmetic Systems6
Efficacy and safety of low‐dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy versus combined therapy with picosecond laser for the treatment of acne scars in Asian population6
Modified painless photodynamic therapy for facial multiple actinic keratosis in China: A prospective split‐face control study6
High‐contrast visualization of human skin cancers with combined reflectance confocal and moxifloxacin‐based two‐photon microscopy: An ex vivo study6
Assessment of tissue‐specific changes in structure and function induced by in vivo skin/skull optical clearing techniques6
Introduction to the 2024 special dermatology plastic surgery issue6
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
HeaLED: Assessment of skin healing under light‐emitting diode (LED) exposure—A randomized controlled study versus placebo6
Comparative study of 1064 nm nanosecond, 1064 nm picosecond, 755 nm, and 595 nm lasers for tattoo removal: An essential role by macrophage6
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Pathological Changes in Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Axillary Osmidrosis Induced by Microwave Treatment: Comparison of Single‐ and Double‐Pass Irradiation6
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In‐office KTP laser treatment for laryngeal pathologies: 5‐years outcomes6
Evaluating the effect of pulse energy on femtosecond laser trabeculotomy (FLT) outflow channels for glaucoma treatment in human cadaver eyes6
Fractional laser‐assisted administration of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells to reduce hypertrophic scars in rabbit ears6
Treatment of burn hypertrophic scar with fractional ablative laser‐assisted drug delivery can decrease levels of hyperpigmentation6
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, cont6
“Photon recycling” can enhance cutaneous response to lasers: A pilot human study6
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Efficacy of pulsed dye laser combined with fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of pediatric burn scars5
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Neutrophils and their extracellular traps impair ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser‐induced dermal remolding in mice5
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Adaptability of melanocytes post ultraviolet stimulation in patients with melasma5
980 nm laser endo‐perivenous treatment of lower limb reticular veins and telangiectasias. Technical notes5
Fractional CO2‐laser versus microneedle radiofrequency for acne scars: A randomized, single treatment, split‐face trial5
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Effective treatment of corticosteroid‐induced facial erythema using fractional radiofrequency microneedling5
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A pilot feasibility study to assess vascularity and perfusion of parathyroid glands using a portable hand‐held imager5
Safety and efficacy of fractional radiofrequency for the treatment and reduction of acne scarring: A prospective study5
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The Effect of Intense Pulsed Light on the Skin Microbiota and Epidermal Barrier in Patients with Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris5
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Outcomes of Temperature‐Controlled Radiofrequency in Treating Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Pilot Study5
Optical, flow, and thermal analysis of a phototherapy extracorporeal membrane oxygenator for treating carbon monoxide poisoning5
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Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after application of a new monopolar radiofrequency4
Combination Laser Treatment in Procedural Management of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi4
Improvement in the appearance of cellulite and skin laxity resulting from a single treatment with acoustic subcision: Findings from a multicenter pivotal clinical trial4
Injectable ice slurry for reducing pericardial adipose tissue4
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A laser platform incorporating a novel 524 nm laser pumped by a commercial hair removal laser effectively treats facial redness and lower‐extremity spider veins4
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Comparison of quartz and sapphire optical chambers for infrared laser sealing of vascular tissues using a reciprocating, side‐firing optical fiber: Simulations and experiments4
Beneficial Effects of Treatment With Low‐Fluence 755‐nm Q‐Switched Alexandrite Laser for Nevus of Ota4
Optical coherence tomography for in vivo longitudinal monitoring of artificial dermal scaffold4
Photoacoustic discrimination of antibiotic‐resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus isolates4
Efficacy of Alexandrite Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Actinic Keratoses: A Pivotal Study4
The state of the art of biomedical applications of optogenetics4
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Multimodal feedback systems for smart laser osteotomy: Depth control and tissue differentiation4
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Lateral image reconstruction of optical coherence tomography using one‐dimensional deep deconvolution network4
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Infrared Microspectroscopy With Multivariate Analysis to Differentiate Oral Hyperplasia From Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Proof of Concept for Early Diagnosis4
Selective neural inhibition via photobiomodulation alleviates behavioral hypersensitivity associated with small sensory fiber activation4
Sub‐diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Combined With Machine Learning Method for Oral Mucosal Disease Identification4
Verifying the outcomes of artesunate plus 595‐nm PDL in hypertrophic scars via determining BMP‐7 and Fas level in model rabbits4
Real‐time tissue perfusion assessment using fluorescence imaging topography scanning system: A preclinical investigation4
Low‐Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% to Bring a Sustainable Hair Regrowth Activity4
Short‐pulsed and Q‐switched ND‐YAG laser with topical carbon versus fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of enlarged facial pores: A split‐face comparative study4
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Needle‐free jet injection‐induced small‐droplet aerosol formation during intralesional bleomycin therapy4
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Blue Light Compromises Bacterial β‐Lactamases Activity to Overcome β‐Lactam Resistance4
Optical Effects of Focused Fractional Nanosecond 1064‐nm Nd:YAG Laser: Techniques of Application on Human Skin4
Optical coherence tomography‐guided Nd:YAG laser treatment and follow‐up of basal cell carcinoma4
Complications of Chemical Peels, Lasers, and Energy‐Based Device Procedures Performed by Core Cosmetic Physicians: A Retrospective Analysis4
Efficacy and Safety of Topical Silymarin Versus Low Fluence 1064‐nm Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Melasma: A Comparative Randomized Trial4
Novel 40 µm spot size 3050/3200 nm DFG laser versus CO2 laser for laser‐assisted drug delivery4
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
Electrochemical lipolysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue in a porcine animal model4
Differentiation of Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract Using Optical Metabolic Imaging3
Measurements of hair temperature avalanche effect with alexandrite and Nd:YAG hair removal lasers3
Comparing Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy on the In Vivo Healing Process of Lesions Induced by Fractional Photothermolysis3
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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 Photother3
Structural design optimization and lipolytic effect prediction of vacuum suction cryolipolysis applicator: Simulation study3
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Efficacy and safety of picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser for treatment of nevus of Ota in Taiwanese children: A retrospective study3
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Objective monitoring of laser tattoo removal in human volunteers using an innovative optical technique: A proof of principle3
Picosecond 532 nm Laser: An Optimal Device for the Reduction of Acquired Agminated Nevi3
Exploring the Impact of Non‐Ablative Erbium Laser Therapy on Recurrent Vaginal Candidiasis3
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
Regenerative Retinal Laser and Light Therapies (RELITE): Proposal of a New Nomenclature, Categorization, and Trial Reporting Standard3
Timing of Laser Intervention on Facial Scars: A 3D Imaging and Scar Scale Analysis in a Retrospective Study3
Novel Applicator Utilizing HIFES and Enhanced Synchronized Radiofrequency+ for Subcutaneous Fat Reduction: Porcine Model Study3
The 595‐nm Wavelength Pulsed Dye Laser for Pediatric Port‐Wine Birthmarks and Infantile Hemangiomas: A Systematic Review3
Photo‐mediated ultrasound therapy for the treatment of retinal neovascularization in rabbit eyes3
Use of Optical Coherence Tomography to Assess Properties of Cutaneous Defects Following Radiofrequency Microneedling and Laser Treatment3
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Investigations of Laser‐Assisted Renal Denervation for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension3
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Fluence is unequal to incident energy density or radiant exposure3
Comments on “Melasma treatment with a 1064 nm, picosecond‐domain laser with a fractionated multibeam lens array”3
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Morphologic and molecular biologic analyses of the skin rejuvenation effect of the fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser: An animal study3
Ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment promotes wound healing phenotype in skin macrophages3
Optical penetration models for practical prediction of femtosecond laser ablation of dental hard tissue3
Application of OCT‐Derived Attenuation Coefficient in Acute Burn‐Damaged Skin3
Treatment of pyogenic granuloma in children with a 595 nm pulsed dye laser: A retrospective study of 212 patients3
Histologic Effects of Fractional Lasers and Energy‐Based Devices on Intradermally Injected Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Improving Skin Smoothness3
Utility of high‐resolution ultrasound in measuring subcutaneous fat thickness3
Cutaneous Immune Responses to Ablative Fractional Laser, Heat‐ and Cold‐Based Dermatological Procedures3
Full‐thickness skin rejuvenation by a novel dual‐length microneedle radiofrequency device: A proof‐of‐concept study using human skin3
Efficacy of non‐ablative 1927‐nm fractional thulium fiber laser for the treatment of Becker's nevus: Intra‐ and interobserver agreement study3
Efficacy and safety of fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser for atrophic traumatic and surgical scars: A randomized, single‐blinded, split‐scar‐controlled study3
Relative perfusion index: An objective, quantitative and noninvasive method for evaluating the severity of keloids3
ALA‐PDT regulates macrophage M1 polarization via ERK/MAPK‐NLRP3 pathway to promote the early inflammatory response3
Development of a microstructured tissue phantom with adaptable optical properties for use with microscopes and fluorescence lifetime imaging systems3
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Jet‐injection assisted photodynamic therapy for superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma: A pilot study3
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Introduction 2025 Special Dermatology Plastic Surgery Issue3
Possible Number of Recommended Sessions and Influential Factors of Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether Photodynamic Therapy for Pulsed Dye Laser‐Resistant Facial Port‐Wine Stain3
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Impact of Fractional Ablative Laser Therapy on Function, Symptoms, and Quality of Life in the Management of Traumatic Scars: A Review3
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Quantitative assessment of the long‐term efficacy and safety of a 1064‐nm picosecond laser with fractionated microlens array in the treatment of enlarged pores in Asians: A case‐control study2
Photobiomodulation Response From 660 nm is Different and More Durable Than That From 980 nm2
Photobiomodulation with polychromatic light (600–1200 nm) improves fat graft survival by increasing adipocyte viability, neovascularization, and reducing inflammation in a rat model2
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
Needle‐free electronically‐controlled jet injector treatment with bleomycin and lidocaine is effective and well‐tolerated in patients with recalcitrant keloids2
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a swine model using a novel near‐infrared fluorescent IV dye (BL‐760)2
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Combining Nd:YAG laser with optical coherence tomography for nonsurgical treatment of basal cell carcinoma2
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Histopathological evaluation of the R134a multipulsed spray cooling assisted 1210 nm laser lipolysis by the murine model in vivo2
Clinical and dermoscopic evaluation of melanocytic nevi changes during diode laser hair removal: A prospective study2
Combining Low Power Fractional CO2 With QS‐NdYAG Toning in the Treatment of Melasma Reduces the Incidence of Punctate Leukoderma2
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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 lasers2
Ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser improves quality of life in patients with extensive burn scars: A nested case–control study2
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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Imaging Photoplethysmography (iPPG) in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: A Novel Technique for Noninvasive Flap Perfusion Monitoring2
Influence of tissue desiccation on critical temperature for thermal damage during Er:YAG laser skin treatments2
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Introduction to 2022 special dermatology/plastic surgery issue2
Expert Consensus on Clinical Recommendations for Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser, in Facial Skin Rejuvenation Treatment2
Fractional Radiofrequency and Oral Isotretinoin—A Prospective Randomized Controlled Split‐Face Trial Comparing Concurrent Versus Delayed Fractional Radiofrequency Treatment for Acne Scars2
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Low‐fluence treatment with a novel fractionated 2,910‐nm fiber laser improves photodamage2
Fractional carbon dioxide vaginal laser treatment of stress urinary incontinence: Remodeling of vaginal tissues and improving pelvic floor structures2
The Efficacy and Safety of Erbium‐Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis2
Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo‐mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non‐ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double‐arm, controlled study2
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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 extremities2
Differentiation of Brain Tumor Microvasculature From Normal Vessels Using Optical Coherence Angiography2
Long‐term improvement in the appearance of hypertrophic scars following a single treatment with acoustic subcision—A single center proof‐of‐concept study2
Transforming the treatment of psoriasis to the 21st century: Detecting subclinical therapeutic response to secukinumab using optical coherence tomography as a prognostic indicator2
Vapor Channel Oscillations in Laser Lithotripsy2
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Prospective study of intense pulsed light versus pulsed dye laser with or without blue light in the activation of PDT for the treatment of actinic keratosis and photodamage2
Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Microneedle Patch Laser With Multiple Wavelengths in Allergic Rhinitis: Insights From an Allergic Rhinitis Mouse Model2
LASERS: Where we began, where we have gone, where we are now. Where will we go?2
Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing hypofractioned whole‐breast irradiation (LABRA trial)2
Combined microfocused ultrasound and delicate pulsed light for facial rejuvenation: A prospective, randomized, and split‐face study1
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Histological analysis of laser‐enabled tissue coring with a novel 2910 nm erbium‐doped fluoride glass fiber laser1
The 2910‐nm Fiber Laser Is Safe and Effective for Improving Acne Scarring1
Exploring feedback‐controlled versus open‐circuit electrochemical lipolysis in ex vivo and in vivo porcine fat: A feasibility study1
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Total ice content and lipid saturation determine adipose tissue cryolipolysis by injection of ice‐slurry1
Hyperspectral imaging for monitoring of free flaps of the oral cavity: A feasibility study1
Evaluation of hyperspectral imaging to quantify perfusion changes during the modified Allen test1
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 infe1
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