Laser and Intense Pulse Light for Hair Reduction and Skin Rejuvenation

Laser and Intense Pulse Light for Hair Reduction and Skin Rejuvenation

Category: Dermatology

Instructor(s): Godfrey Town

Course structure: Lessons: 5 lessons | Duration: 1 h 43 min

Course overview

Aesthetic dermatology starts with knowledge you can trust and techniques you can master. This course delivers an unparalleled deep dive into laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapies, bridging science, technology, and practical clinical application.

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Course lessons

Lesson 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Laser-Based Therapies

• The anatomy and function of hair in laser and light-based hair reduction
• Terminal hair distribution
• The hair growth cycle
• Asynchronous hair growth
• The mechanism of action of hair reduction
• The photoaging process in the skin
• The Glogau wrinkle scale and typical age-related skin characteristics
• Analysis of the epidermis
• Fitzpatrick skin types
• Increased risk of keloid formation in darker skin types
• The structure and function of the circulatory, lymphatic, and endocrine systems in relation to laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment
• Analysis of the endocrine system and hormonal changes.

Lesson 2: Skin Disorders, Contraindications, and Clinical Considerations in Laser and IPL Treatments

• Contraindications for laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment procedures
• Conditions requiring special consideration before treatment
• Assessment of skin health prior to laser or IPL therapy.
• Overview of common skin disorders affecting treatment outcomes:
• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Skin cancer and suspicious lesions
• Psoriasis
• Inflammatory acne and pustular acne progressing to cystic acne.
• How different skin disorders influence laser and IPL safety and effectiveness
• Clinical decision-making: when to postpone, modify, or avoid treatment
• Patient consultation and risk assessment protocols.

Lesson 3: Adverse Treatment Outcomes and Side Effects

• Characteristic features of laser and light-based technology devices
• The influence of light wavelength on skin penetration and different skin types
• Spot size effects on tissue and pulse duration
• Power density, pulse energy, and frequency
• Radiant exposure
• Photothermal effects on the hair follicle
• Optimal wavelengths for skin rejuvenation
• The role of pigmentation in skin rejuvenation
• Epidermal and dermal pigmentation
• Vascular components in skin rejuvenation
• Fractional laser resurfacing for fine lines and wrinkles
• Ablative and non-ablative techniques for skin remodeling
• Photodynamic therapy
• Understanding the acne component
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for acne
• IPL in combination with photodynamic therapy.

Lesson 4: Treatment Delivery: Application Techniques & Post-Treatment Care

• Classification of burns
• Types of laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) injuries to the skin.
• Causes of laser and IPL injuries:
• Operator error
• Patient error
• Component failures.
• Transient side effects
• Permanent adverse effects and scarring
• Long-term adverse effects
• Herpes simplex outbreak following laser treatment
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Pre- and post-treatment advice for patients.

Lesson 5: Laser and Light-Based Technologies in Aesthetic Dermatology: Principles and Applications

• Different laser and IPL application techniques.
• Practical application methodology with examples of hair reduction:
• Lip area
• Male beard
• Hairline and monobrow
• Breast
• Male chest
• Abdomen and back
• Lower legs, thighs, knees, and digits.
• Bikini line laser therapy
• Protocols for post-treatment procedures
• Post-care advice to patients and written instructions.
• Course includes next lessons:
• 29min
• Lesson 1
• Exclusive Library
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Laser-Based Therapies
• Godfrey Town
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• 10min
• Lesson 2
• Clinical Video
• Skin Disorders, Contraindications, and Clinical Considerations in Laser and IPL Treatments
• Godfrey Town
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• 18min
• Lesson 3
• Exclusive Library
• Adverse Treatment Outcomes and Side Effects
• Godfrey Town
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• 18min
• Lesson 4
• Exclusive Library
• Treatment Delivery: Application Techniques & Post-Treatment Care
• Godfrey Town
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