Standards of Practice
To help professionals achieve the highest levels of patient care, ASLMS has established practice guidelines and safety standards for physician and non-physician use of lasers and energy-based devices. Learn More
Safety and Complications
ASLMS recognizes the critical need for the implementation of safety measures and appropriate training for physicians and staff performing procedures with lasers and related energy-based devices. ASLMS members have been actively involved in developing the recommended guidelines for safe use of lasers in health care, known as American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care, ANSI Z136.3. Learn More
Government Communication and Education
Get the most recent update on ASLMS’ collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and learn about other efforts by ASLMS and its members to advocate for the safe use of lasers and related energy devices. Learn More
International Resources
The International Affairs Committee and Ambassadors worked together to foster collaborations with other international non-profit organizations and societies. Their efforts enabled the exchange of knowledge and expertise by developing joint international resources. Learn More
New Beginnings Tattoo Removal Program Provider Resources
If you are a New Beginnings Tattoo Removal Program provider or are thinking about becoming one, please take advantage of our provider resources, including program logos, trauma-informed care videos, guidelines, and a provider toolkit. Learn More (member log-in is required).
ASLMS and Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Joint Project
When lasers are used to treat vascular anomalies, settings vary based on skin type, vascular anomaly type, and condition of the anomaly. A lack of guidelines has resulted in inconsistent settings and extremely varied, sometimes adverse, outcomes.
To address this, ASLMS has worked with the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) and an international, multidisciplinary team to create a consensus of uniform guidelines for treating vascular birthmarks with laser therapy. The guidelines are offered on the ASLMS Online Learning Center with supporting videos and links to peer-reviewed studies, and serve as a valuable resource for our members. Learn More