Harvard Laser & Aesthetic Skin Therapy What’s the Truth 2025
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+ Target Audience: dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, OB-GYNs, and any physician interested in laser and aesthetic skin therapies
Physicians Including Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastics and Ophthalmologists Can Rely on This Program for the Latest Advances and Techniques
All sessions are led by master clinicians who provide specific recommendations for incorporating the latest updates into your practice. The following problems and techniques will be addressed:
- Laser safety
- Pigmented lesions, rosacea and rhytides
- Tattoo removal
- Hair removal and transplantation
- Ablative and non-ablative fractional resurfacing
- Tissue tightening
- Lasers and ethnic skin
- Melasma
- Treatment of scars
- Acne and photodynamic therapy
- Non-invasive fat removal
- Exosomes
- Hormones and peptides for skin health
- Treating skin of color
- Complications and legal issues in aesthetics
- Cellular senescence
- Cosmeceuticals
- Botulinum toxins and soft tissue fillers
- Emerging technologies
- OPEN DISCUSSION! Ask Me Anything: The Merits of Lasers, Light Sources, Energy-Based Devices, and Injectables. These sessions allow us to freely address your pressing questions without any restrictions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify safe practices of laser surgery therapy and its role in clinical practice.
- Evaluate potential complications and mistakes when using lasers for aesthetic procedures.
- Outline appropriate treatment modalities and duration of action required for laser and dermal filler injections that minimize complications and deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Assess the risks and benefits involved in performing dermal filler injections.
- Analyze controversies in the field of laser surgery and aesthetic skin therapy.
- Summarize new and emerging technologies for laser surgery and aesthetic skin therapy treatment.
WHY ATTEND?
Practitioners from around the world attend this unique course to ensure they are current with state-of-the-art clinical practices and skills, including:
- Optimizing approaches for comprehensive rejuvenation
- Understanding the evolving concepts and treatment of scars
- Improving outcomes for site-specific rejuvenation
- Individualizing multifaceted approaches to integrating use of energy-based devices and injectables
- Understanding device-based treatment of fat and cellulite as well as complications
- Navigating complications and legal issues
- Practicing laser safety for patient and provider
The Harvard Laser & Aesthetic Skin Therapy: What’s the Truth? 2025 course is best for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, OB-GYNs, and any physician interested in laser and aesthetic skin therapies. It’s ideal for:
- Mastering techniques in laser safety, tattoo removal, fractional resurfacing, melasma, acne, and ethnic skin treatments.
- Exploring adjunctive procedures like chemical peels, microneedling, thread lifts, and injectables.
- Understanding complications, legal issues, and marketing strategies in aesthetic practice.
+ Topics:
Sat. Sept. 27
| Laser and Aesthetic Basics | ||
| 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 7:30 AM | 7:35 AM | Introduction and Welcome |
| 7:35 AM | 8:10 AM | Principles of Energy-Based Device-Skin Interactions: Introduction to Energy-Based Devices R. Rox Anderson, MD |
| 8:10 AM | 8:30 AM | Overview of Lasers, Light Sources and Energy-Based Devices E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 8:30 AM | 8:40 AM | Safety 101: Keeping You and Your Patients Safe* Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD |
| 8:40 AM | 9:00 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 9:00 AM | 9:20 AM | Refreshment Break |
| 9:20 AM | 9:35 AM | Red Alert: Lasers and Lights for Rosacea and Telangiectasia J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD |
| 9:35 AM | 9:45 AM | Update on Tattoo Removal* Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD |
| 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | Pigmented Lesions and Photoaging: My Approach E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Combination Approach for Treatment of Rhytides Jeremy B. Green, MD |
| 10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | Clinical Endpoints* Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 10:30 AM | 10:50 AM | Questions and Discussion* |
| 10:50 AM | 11:00 AM | Stretch |
| 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM | A Multimodal Approach to Successfully Treating Melasma and Hyperpigmentation Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH |
| 11:15 AM | 11:30 AM | Maximizing Patient Satisfaction with Tissue-Tightening Devices Catherine M. DiGiorgio, MD, MS |
| 11:30 AM | 11:50 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 11:50 AM | 1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| Focus on Rejuvenation: Non-Ablative, Ablative and Fractional Technologies: Where Do We Stand? | ||
| 1:00 PM | 1:20 PM | Non-Ablative and Ablative Fractional Resurfacing: How to Combine Multiple Devices to Achieve the Best Clinical Results Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD |
| 1:20 PM | 1:40 PM | Ablative Resurfacing: Still the Gold Standard? Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD |
| 1:40 PM | 2:00 PM | Periorbital Rejuvenation Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS |
| 2:00 PM | 2:20 PM | When Not to Treat H. Ray Jalian, MD |
| 2:20 PM | 2:40 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 2:40 PM | 3:00 PM | Refreshment Break |
| Medical Applications of Laser and Light Sources | ||
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | Surgical, Laser and Other Treatments of Scars: New Advances Transforming the Way We Treat Scars* E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 3:15 PM | 3:30 PM | Research and Treatment: Advances in Hemangiomas and Port-Wine Stains J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD |
| 3:30 PM | 3:50 PM | Lasers and Energy-Based Treatments for Acne: Do Device-Based Treatments for Acne Work? Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD |
| 3:50 PM | 4:05 PM | Incorporating Fractional Drug Delivery into Your Daily Practice Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc |
| 4:05 PM | 4:15 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 4:15 PM | 4:20 PM | Stretch |
| Treating Skin of Color | ||
| 4:20 PM | 4:40 PM | Considerations for Treating Skin of Color Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH |
| 4:40 PM | 4:50 PM | Treatment of Dyschromia and Pigmented Lesions in Asian Patients: How to Optimize Your Results Henry H.L. Chan, MD, PhD, FRCP |
| 4:50 PM | 5:00 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| Special Session | ||
| 5:00 PM | 5:10 PM | Treatment Pearls for Xanthelasma Ramone Williams |
| When Not to Laser a Vascular Birthmark Zeina Tannous, MD | ||
| OPEN DISCUSSION – CME CREDIT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION | ||
| 5:10 PM | 5:40 PM | Ask Me Anything: The Merits of Lasers, Light Sources, Energy-Based Devices and Injectables |
Sun. Sept. 28
| 7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:45 AM | 8:05 AM | Cosmeceuticals: What’s the Truth? Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 8:05 AM | 8:22 AM | Exosomes Saranya P. Wyles, MD, PhD |
| 8:22 AM | 8:40 AM | Nutrition, Lifestyles and Supplements for the Skin H. Ray Jalian, MD |
| 8:40 AM | 8:55 AM | Lasers for Skin Health: Can Lasers Prevent Skin Cancer? Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD |
| 8:55 AM | 9:15 AM | Advances in Hair Restoration: Surgery, Lasers, PRP, and Other Regenerative Therapies Marc R. Avram, MD |
| 9:15 AM | 9:45 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 9:45 AM | 10:05 AM | Refreshment Break |
| Body Contouring | ||
| 10:05 AM | 10:25 AM | Combining Injectables and Energy-Based Devices for Skin Tightening Jeremy B. Green, MD |
| 10:25 AM | 10:40 AM | GLP-1 Fat Loss and SkinLaxity: How Do We Stay Ahead of It? Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD |
| Practice Pearls | ||
| 10:40 AM | 10:55 AM | Hurts So Good: Optimizing Anesthesia for Aesthetic Procedures Catherine M. DiGiorgio, MD, MS |
| 10:55 AM | 11:10 AM | Now What? Aftercare and Practical Pearls for Peri-Procedure Care Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD |
| 11:10 AM | 11:30 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 11:30 AM | 11:35 AM | Stretch |
| Workshop on Soft Tissue Fillers and Botulinum Toxins | ||
| 11:35 AM | 11:50 AM | Anatomical Guide for Botulinum Toxin Injection Nowell Solish, MD, FRCP |
| 11:50 AM | 12:15 PM | Indications for Soft Tissue Filler Jean D. Carruthers, MD |
| 12:15 PM | 12:35 PM | Complications for Soft Tissue Augmentation: What You Need to Know* Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD |
| 12:35 PM | 1:40 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:40 PM | 2:15 PM | Soft Tissue Fillers: Video Demonstrations Upper Face: Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS Lower Face: Jean D. Carruthers, MD Pan Facial Rejuvenation with PLLA: Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD |
| 2:15 PM | 2:35 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 2:35 PM | 2:55 PM | Refreshment Break |
| Special Sessions | ||
| 2:55 PM | 3:10 PM | Dogmas in Aesthetic: What’s the Fallacy? Molly Wanner, MD, MBA Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD |
| 3:10 PM | 3:25 PM | Top Five Publications of the Last Year That Changed My Practice Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 3:25 PM | 3:35 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 3:35 PM | 3:50 PM | Complications and the Mistakes We Make* Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD |
| 3:50 PM | 3:55 PM | Innovations from the Lab Coming to Your Clinic Yakir Levin, MD, PhD |
| 3:55 PM | 4:00 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| Cutting Edge | ||
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 50th Anniversary Wellman Showcase R. Rox Anderson, MD |
| 4:30 PM | 4:55 PM | New and Innovative Applications for Laser and Light Sources R. Rox Anderson, MD Dieter Manstein, MD, PhD |
| 4:55 PM | 5:00 PM | Questions and Discussion |
Dr. Michael Reynolds, MD (Dermatologist) –
An exceptional course. The fact that it’s fully recorded and organized on Google Drive makes it incredibly convenient. I’ve already rewatched key laser safety sections twice.
Dr. Sophia Martinez, MD (Plastic Surgeon) –
Outstanding clinical depth. Having lifetime access through Google Drive allowed me to revisit advanced resurfacing modules at my own pace.
Dr. Daniel Kim, MD (Dermatology) –
Very comprehensive and practical. The recorded format on Google Drive makes it easy to review difficult concepts between clinic days.
Dr. Aisha Rahman, MD (Aesthetic Physician) –
Clear, evidence-based, and highly practical. I appreciate being able to stream the sessions directly from Google Drive without restrictions.
Dr. Jonathan Blake, MD (Facial Plastic Surgery) –
This course exceeded expectations. The organization of videos on Google Drive is clean and easy to navigate.
Dr. Laura Bennett, MD (Dermatologist) –
The clinical pearls alone are worth it. Having everything recorded and accessible anytime is a huge advantage.
Dr. Omar Haddad, MD (Cosmetic Dermatology) –
Excellent explanations on laser parameters and complications. I’ve already implemented several techniques after reviewing the recordings.
Dr. Emily Carter, MD (Ophthalmology & Aesthetics) –
High-level academic content delivered clearly. The Google Drive access makes it perfect for busy specialists.
Dr. Ryan Thompson, MD (Plastic Surgery) –
Very practical course. I especially appreciated the case-based discussions, and being able to replay them anytime.
Dr. Natalie Brooks, MD (Dermatology) –
Comprehensive and honest discussion of benefits and limitations. The recorded format makes it extremely valuable.
Dr. Khalid Mansour, MD (Aesthetic Medicine) –
Clear guidance on safety protocols and complications. Google Drive access ensures nothing is missed.
Dr. Isabella Rossi, MD (Dermatologist) –
Structured, scientific, and clinically relevant. I’ve bookmarked multiple sessions for future reference.
Dr. Benjamin Clarke, MD (Plastic Surgeon) –
A must-have course for anyone working with lasers. The recording quality is excellent.
Dr. Hannah Patel, MD (Dermatology) –
Very informative and practical. Being able to pause and review complex segments is incredibly helpful.
Dr. Lucas Schneider, MD (Facial Aesthetics) –
The depth of knowledge shared is impressive. Google Drive access makes learning flexible and efficient.
Dr. Grace Nguyen, MD (Cosmetic Dermatology) –
One of the most organized aesthetic courses I’ve taken. Everything is clearly structured in the recordings.
Dr. Samuel Wright, MD (Plastic Surgery) –
Highly valuable insights into advanced laser treatments. Rewatching the modules helped refine my protocols.
Dr. Fatima El Idrissi, MD (Dermatology) –
The ability to access all lectures anytime through Google Drive is a major advantage. Excellent academic quality.
Dr. Marcus Allen, MD (Aesthetic Physician) –
Very clear explanations of complex topics. The recordings make it easy to revisit detailed sections.
Dr. Olivia Johnson, MD (Dermatologist) –
Professional, evidence-based, and extremely practical. I appreciated the complication management segments.
Dr. Ethan Morales, MD (Plastic Surgery) –
This course elevated my understanding of fractional resurfacing and tissue tightening.
Dr. Noor Al-Sabah, MD (Dermatology) –
Comprehensive and clinically relevant. Google Drive hosting makes it accessible anytime.
Dr. Christopher Adams, MD (Cosmetic Dermatology) –
Very thorough discussions on laser safety and ethnic skin. Excellent recorded production quality.
Dr. Amira Benyoussef, MD (Aesthetic Medicine) –
The case presentations were extremely helpful. I value the flexibility of recorded access.
Dr. Matthew Collins, MD (Facial Plastics) –
One of the most detailed laser courses available. The ability to review sessions repeatedly is invaluable.
Dr. Leila Farouk, MD (Dermatology) –
Evidence-based, clear, and practical. I’ve recommended it to colleagues already.
Dr. David Chen, MD (Plastic Surgeon) –
High academic standard with real-world clinical application. Google Drive access is seamless.
Dr. Sofia Alvarez, MD (Aesthetic Dermatology) –
Very well structured and clinically focused. The recordings allow for deep review.
Dr. Ahmed Nasser, MD (Dermatology) –
Excellent explanations of advanced techniques and complications. The recorded format is perfect for busy schedules.