Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Laser & Light-Based Therapies

Laser and light-based therapies play a critical role in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, addressing skin rejuvenation, scar management, pigment disorders, and vascular lesions. Techniques include fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, intense pulsed light (IPL), photodynamic therapy, and low-level laser therapy. Emphasis is placed on patient selection, treatment planning, safety protocols, and optimizing outcomes. Innovations such as combination therapies, non-ablative modalities, and energy-based devices improve precision, reduce downtime, and enhance patient satisfaction. Ethical considerations and realistic outcome counseling are essential to ensure patient safety. Participants gain insights into contemporary laser technologies, clinical applications, procedural techniques, and emerging innovations for aesthetic and reconstructive purposes.