Light Talk Podcasts

Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD 
University of Rochester Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director, Cosmetics and Laser Surgery

Dr. Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD discusses common complications in skin of color, such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, and her top tips for combating these common issues.

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Paul M. Friedman, md 
Director, Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center, Houston, TX; Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX; Clinical Assistant Professor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University; Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX; Laser & Skin Surgery Center of NYC, NY

Recorded: March 2019

Dr. Paul M. Friedman discusses new technology and combination therapy for acne, rosacea, and melasma. He also talks about optimizing patient care and clinical trials he is conducting.

Received consulting fees from: Bausch Health US, Merz North America; Received grant funding from: Candela; Served on Advisory Board for: Allergan, Solta, Candela; Served on a Promotional Speakers Bureau with: SkinCeuticals; Other: Investigator, Candela;

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BRIAN S. BIESMAN, MD 
DIRECTOR OF THE BRIAN BIESMAN MD MEDICAL CENTER & CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT VANDERBILT IN DERMATOLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY AND ENT

Dr. Biesman speaks about how he approaches eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation, what role devices play in the treatments and how to safely use ablative devices.

Received Grant Funding From: Allergan, Alma, Cutera, Cytrellis, Galderma, Jan Marini, Merz, Sienna, Suneva Revance, Zeltiq; Received Consulting Fees From: Aclaris, Allergan, Cytrellis, Galderma, Intraderml, Merz, Revance, Sienna, Zeltiq; Received Honoraria From: Allergan, Alma, Galderma, Merz, Valeant, Zeltiq; Holds Ownership Interests With: Cytrellis; Served on Advisory Board For: Zeltiq, Cytrellis; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Valeant, Zeltiq; Received Equipment Loan From: Cutera, Syneron-Candela

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JEREMY B. GREEN, MD
SKIN ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, CORAL GABLES, FL

Dr. Jeremy Green gives a brief overview on his favorite combination treatments and when patients can start seeing results.

Received Grant Funding From: Allergan, BiopharmX, Brickell Biotech, Cutera, Cynosure, Endo, Galderma, Merz, Regeneron, Revance, Sienna Teoxane Valeant; Holds Ownership Interests With: Candesant, Illustris; Served on Advisory Board For: Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Revance, Sienna; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Allergan, Galderma, Merz

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Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC 
SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA

Dr. Dover gives an overview of laser-assisted drug delivery; what types of devices and drugs are typically used, when to apply the agents, possible side effects, the potential of LADD and how it has changed his practice.

Received Grant Funding From: Allergan, Cutera, Cynosure, Lumenis, Merz, Revance, Sebacia, Shaser, Solta, Suneva, Syneron-Candela, Valeant, Zeltiq; Strasthsbey Crown - Evolus, Terakine, Sienna; Received Equipment From: Cynosure, Lumenis, Syneron-Candela; Received Consulting Fees From: Cynosure, Solta, Valeant, Zeltiq; Received Honoraria From: Allergan, Cutera, Cynosure, Revance, Solta, Syneron-Candela, Topokine, Valeant, Zeltiq; Holds Ownership Interests With: Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Advanced Symposium; Shaser; Received Royalties From: CVS, Elsevier; Have Intellectual Property Rights With: Shaser; Served on Advisory Board For: Allergan, Cutera, Cynosure, Kythera, Lumenis, Revance, Shaser, Solta, Suneva, Topokine, Valeant, Zeltiq; Served as series editor of Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology published by Elsevier; Served As Officer or Director For: Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Advanced Symposium

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Henry H.L Chan, MD, PhD, FRCP
The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Chan explains which types of treatments are most popular in Asia, and the types of devices he uses when treating patients. He also dives into some common complications that arise and what the new promising developments on the horizon are to deal with these complications.

Received Equipment From: Lumenis-Israel, Quanta System-Italy, Venus Concept, Cynosure, Cutera; Received Consulting Fees From: Cynosure, AVAVA LLC, R2 Dermatology Inc; Received Honoraria From: Syneron-Candela; Received Royalties From: McGraw-Hill Companies; R2; Have Intellectual Property Rights With: Blossom Innovation; Served on Advisory Board For: Syneron; Received Shares From: Basis Medical Tech. Inc. Canada; Support Clinical Trial For: Quanta, Syneron, Cynosure, Zeltiq, R2 Derm. Inc.; Stockholder With: AVAVA, LLC; Blossom Innovation, LLC; R2 Dermatology, Cytrellis; Free Consumable With: Cynosure; Serve as Chairman of the Board For: Blossom Innovation

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Bruce E. Katz, MD
Juva Skin & Laser Center
New York, NY

Dr. Bruce Katz gives a brief history on the evolution of non-invasive body contouring, discusses some of the latest devices used for the cellulite treatment and shares the most exciting new non-invasive body contouring technology.

Received Grant Funding From: CosmeceuTech, Cynosure, Kythera, Neothetics; Received Equipment From: BTL; Received Consulting Fees From: DEKA Allergan, Merz, Galderma; Received Honoraria From: Syneron-Candela, Cynosure; Served on Advisory Board For: Allergan, Aliva, Merz, Syneron-Candela, Valeant; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Cynosure

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David J. Goldberg, MD, JD
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY / NJ
New York, NY

Dr. Goldberg discusses the latest technologies in acne treatment, possible side effects and complications as well as some of the new and upcoming treatments in acne with lasers and energy-based devices.

Received Grant Funding From: Cutera, Cynosure, Focus, Sebacia, Sienna, Novan, Allergan, Merz, Galderma, Stratpharma, Chroma, Foamix, Syneron, InMode; Received Consulting Fees From: Almirall,  J&J, ThermiAesthetics, Merz, Sinclair, Sensus, RSI; Received Honoraria From: Sinclair, Cutera, InMode, Endymed, Thermi, Merz, Allergan, Alma; Lumenis; Served on Advisory Board For: J&J, Thermi, Merz, Galderma, Almirall; Served as Officer or Director For: ASLMS; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Cutera, Merz, Lumenis, Sensus, Stratpharma; Served As CMO For: Aquavit Pharmaceuticals

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Thomas D. Griffin, MD 
Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Recorded: April 2018

Dr. Nazanin Saedi talks with Dr. Thomas Griffin, who draws from his own personal experiences to share how to start or enhance your cosmetic laser practice. He discusses knowing which devices to choose and how to promote your business.

Disclosures:  Travel Expenses Paid By: Sciton; Received Honoraria From: Sciton; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Sciton

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GIRISH S. MUNAVALLI, MD, MHS, FACMS - DERMATOLOGY
LASER & VEIN SPECIALISTS OF THE CAROLINAS
CHARLOTTE, NC

Recorded: April 2018

Dr. Girish Munavalli discusses some of his go-to devices for neck rejuvenation treatments including fat reduction and treating the jowls. He also talks about the possible side effects with these treatments and what new technologies he foresees for this field.

Disclosures: Received Grant Funding From: Lutronic, Lumenis, Syneron, Zeltiq; Received Consulting Fees From: Lutronic, Lumenis, Syneron, Zeltiq, Inmode; Received Honoraria From: Lutronic, Lumenis, Syneron, Zeltiq, Inmode; Served on Advisory Board For: Sebacia; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Lutronic, Zeltiq

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Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA

Recorded: April 2018

Dr. Christopher Zachary discusses what the Color Rendering Index (CRI) is and how it applies when treating patients.

Disclosures: Received Equipment From: Thermi; Received Consulting Fees From: Sciton, Zeltiq, Solta; Received Honoraria From: Solta; Zeltiq; Served on Advisory Board For: Solta, Sciton, Zeltiq; Merz

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Eric F. Bernstein, MD, MSE
Main Line Center for Laser Surgery, Philadelphia

Recorded: April 2018

Dr. Bernstein provides insights on typical vascular problems, their causes and how to treat them, as well as diving into some promising new developments on the vascular horizon.

Disclosures: Received Grant Funding From: Syneron-Candela; Zeltiq; Received a Discount From: Syneron-Candela, Zeltiq; Received Consulting Fees From: Syneron-Candela; Holds Ownership Interests With: Syneron-Candela; Served on Advisory Board For: Novoxel, Solta, Syneron-Candela, Zeltiq

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Jean D. Carruthers, MD, FRCSC
Dr. Jean Carruthers Cosmetic Surgery Inc, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Recorded: April 2018

Dr. Carruthers shares her knowledge on the benefits of injectables and combination treatments, in what instances they should be used, as well as what some of her favorite injectables/combination treatments are.

Disclosures: Received Consulting Fees From: Allergan, Merz, Alphaeon, Bonti, Revance, Zeltiq; Received Royalties From: Elsevier

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Anthony M. Rossi, MD, FAAD
Assistant Attending at Memorial Sloan Kettering

Recorded: April 2017

Dr. Rossi discusses the history behind how he started treating superficial basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in situ non-surgically with lasers and the different parameters he uses.

Disclosures: Received Grant Funding From: Skin Cancer Foundation; Received Consulting Fees From: Dynamed, Novartis; Travel Expenses Paid By: Maviq; Received Honoraria From: Allergan; Cutera; Served on Advisory Board For: AAD; Served As Officer or Director For: AAD; ASLMS, ASDA

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Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS
Specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery and minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques at his own practice.

Recorded: April 2017

Dr. Biesman gives an overview of periorbital rejuvenation and resurfacing. He gives guidance on best practices for pre/post operative skin regimes, options other than surgery for upper eyelid rejuvenation, pain management issues and what makes for an ideal candidate for a resurfacing treatment.

Disclosures: Received Grant Funding From: Allergan, Alma, Cutera, Galderma, Merz, OnLight Sciences Sienna, Suneva, Syneron-Candela; Received Consulting Fees From: Allergan, Cytrellis, Galderma, Intraderm, Merz, Revance, Sienna, Syneron-Candela, Valeant, Zeltiq; Travel Expenses Paid By: Merz, Allergan; Received Honoraria From: Allergan, Cutera, Galderma, Merz, Valeant, Zeltiq; Spouse Holds Ownership Interests With: Cytrellis; Served on Advisory Board For: Zeltiq, Cytrellis; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Syneron-Candela, Valeant, Zeltiq

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Arisa E. Ortiz, MD
Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology and Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego

Recorded: April 2017

Dr. Ortiz shares insight on how she approaches treating venous malformations with lasers and other light technologies.

Disclosures: Received Equipment From: BTL, Cutera, Invasix, Merz, Sciton, Solta, Zeltiq; Received Consulting Fees From: Alastin, Merz, Sciton; Travel Expenses Paid By: Invasix, Kythera, Sciton; Received Honoraria From: Alastin, Invasix, Kythera, Sciton; Holds Ownership Interests With: Allergan, Neothetics; Served on Advisory Board For: Alastin, Invasix, Sciton, Sienna; Served on Promotional Speakers Bureau For: Invasix, Kythera, Sciton

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Anthony M. Rossi, MD, FAAD
Assistant Attending at Memorial Sloan Kettering

Brian P. Hibler, MD
Resident, New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical College

Recorded: April 2017

Dr. Rossi and Dr. Hibler share their technique to perform laser hair removal on an intra-oral free flap.

Disclosures: Anthony M. Rossi: Received Grant Funding From: Skin Cancer Foundation; Received Consulting Fees From: Dynamed, Novartis; Travel Expenses Paid By: Maviq; Received Honoraria From: Allergan; Cutera; Served on Advisory Board For: AAD; Served As Officer or Director For: AAD; ASLMS, ASDA | Brian P. Hibler: Nothing to Disclose

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Dr. Macrene Alexiades MD, PhD
Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine and the Founder/Director of the Dermatology and Surgery Center in NY.

Recorded: April 2016

Dr. Alexiades discusses the pros, cons and challenges of using different brands of lasers for treatment to aging skin along the neck and jaw line, as well as possible future uses of the same technologies for different types of treatments on other areas of the body.

Disclosures: Received a grant from: Syneron, Lancome, DUSA, Deka

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Ashish Bhatia, MD, FAAD
The Dermatology Institute, Naperville, IL

Recorded: April 2016

Dr. Bhatia explains best practice advice on how to provide the “Disney” experience for patients and how to incorporate energy-based devices into your practice.

Disclosures: Received consulting fees from: Aclaris, Allergan, Biomarck, Derm Ed Foundation, Derm.md, Envy, Galderma, KCI, Merz, Theravant, Zatea, Sinclair Pharma.  Travel expenses paid by: Allergan, Biomarck, Envy, Galderma, Merz.  Holds ownership interests with: Genzum, Theravant, Simskin, Biomarck, Derm.md.  Serves on the advisory board for: Allergan, Biomarck, Derm Ed Foundation, Derm.md, Envy, Galderma, Theravant, Sinclair Pharma.  Received honoraria from: Aclaris, Allergan, Galderma, KCI, Merz, Theravant, Sinclair Pharma.

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Kelly Stankiewicz, MD
Practicing Dermatologist at The Dermatology Institute of DuPage Medical Group

Recorded: April, 2016

Dr. Stankiewicz reviews new developments surrounding the use of picosecond lasers in combination with PFD patches for effective tattoo removal. She also discusses treatment of cosmetic tattoos and shares personal pearls for overcoming complications including post-treatment ink darkening and tattoo allergic reactions. New research in laser and needs for varied ink color treatment is also explored.

Disclosures: Travel expenses paid by: Cutera; Received honoraria from: Cutera

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Klaus Hoffmann, MD, PhD
RUHR University Bochum, Bochum, Germany

Recorded on: 7/19/16

Dr. Hoffmann provides a brief historical review of laser types, research with technology, and research of tattoo ink producers in relation to establishing the best clinical approach with patients who seek tattoo treatment. Discussion includes various lasers, power and wavelength settings based on different ink colors. New technologies have allowed for more effective, patient-affordable treatment with fewer risks. Dr. Hoffmann stresses the use of complete and thorough diagnosis based on multiple factors prior to treatment.

Disclosures: Received Grant Funding from Cutera, Cynosure; Received equipment from BTL, Lumenis, Cutera, Cynosure, Zeltiq; Received travel expenses from Cutera, Cynosure; Received honoraria from BTL, Lumenis, Cutera, Cynosure, Zeltiq.

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Brundha Balaraman, MD
Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, Houston, Texas

Recorded: April 2015

Dr. Balaraman presents nonablative fractional technology as an option to address benign pigmented lesions in ethnic patients. Varied conditions, treatment modalities and outcomes of the study are discussed. Dr. Balaraman also shares highlights of the Cutaneous Session of the ASLMS Annual Conference.

Disclosures: N/A

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Elizabeth Geddes, MD
Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, Houston, Texas

Recorded: April 2015

Dr. Geddes explains the process of how she treats patients with Melasma using topical products in conjunction with lasers. She also discusses the need for future research regarding the long term durability of this treatment process.

Disclosures: None

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Richard Godine, DVM
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Ruckersville Animal Hospital, Ruckersville, VA

Recorded: April 2015

Dr. Godine reviews Photobiomodulation, LLLT, PDT applications and modalities in veterinary medicine. He reviews highlights from previous conference sessions and also comments on intravenous treatments for wound healing, and laser treatment for infections, autoimmune disease, internal tumor treatment, and palliative treatment for cerebral edema. Dr. Godine foresees more complex and hospital based treatments expanding as veterinarians learn and share more parameters and research.

Disclosures: Received equipment from: Spectra Vet, Multi Radiance; Received a discount from: Thor

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Rolf-Markus Szeimies MD PhD
Teaching hospital of the Ruhr University Bochum, Recklinghausen, Germany

Recorded: April 2015

Dr. Szeimies explains how his treatment process of using daylight as a light source in PDT reduces pain for patients. He also discusses new and upcoming topics regarding PDT research in Europe.

Disclosures: Received research grant from: Photonamic, GmbH, European Community. Received consulting fees: Merz, Pierre Fabre. Served on the advisory board for: Almirall, Biofrontera, Galderma, Leo Pharma.

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Steve Tumilty MD, MPhty
Researcher and Professor with Otago University in Dunedin, New Zealand

Recorded on: April, 2015

Dr. Tumilty explains the specific laser parameters he uses to treat patients with soft tissue injuries and that by combining laser treatment along with standard physical therapy, it reduced the amount of time needed for actual physical therapy and increased compliance among patients for the treatments prescribed to them.

Disclosures: Received equipment from: LiteCure LLC; Travel expenses paid by: LiteCure LLC

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George Hruza, MD, MBA
Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, St. Louis University
Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center, Chesterfield, MO

Recorded on: 4/24/15

Listeners will gain knowledge of considerations when purchasing a new laser/light-based device as related to practice, patient need, and treatment. Additional information includes cost negotiation, applied use, upgrades, maintenance, alternative devices and purchase contract agreements. Important clinical marketing tips are also addressed. Dr. Hruza is interviewed by Utpal Patel, MD, PhD.

Disclosures: Received honoraria or gifts from Kythera.

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Pulse Dye Laser and Scar Treatment: An Overview of Combining Clinical Practice with Research

Tina Alster, MD
Director of Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Washington, D.C.
Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Georgetown University

Recorded on: 4/24/15

Dr. Alster discusses Pulsed Dye Lasers; Scar Revision - laser treatment preferences, research studies, and developments; Scars and combination laser and other device treatment studies (PDL, KTP, Non-Ablative Fractionated, Ablative Fractional, Microneedling). Dr. Alster is interviewed by Utpal Patel, MD, PhD.

Disclosures: Received equipment from Syneron, Sebacia; Recieved consulting fees from Estee Lauder/La Mer, Reckitt Benckiser; Holds ownership interests (e.g. stocks, stock options, etc., not including mutual funds and similar interests) in Home Skinovations.

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