American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery - 2018 Late-Breaking Abstracts

The document summarizes various studies from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 2018 conference. One study with 15 subjects found that melanin does not significantly affect OCT image quality. Another study showed aPDT's effectiveness against bacterial biofilms. A third study revealed UV light activation of photoreceptors in human melanocytes. A study on adenocarcinoma 755 indicated that laser therapy could inhibit tumor growth. Preliminary studies suggested a red-emitting quantum dot LED source could promote wound healing, and carbon dioxide laser excision for hidradenitis suppurativa had similar outcomes for smokers and non-smokers, with diabetes not affecting healing time. Another section reported a study with 33 patients where HIFEM treatments significantly reduced abdominal fat. A porcine model study suggested HIFEM induces fat apoptosis. A facial rejuvenation study with 10 patients using a 1064 nm picosecond laser showed improvements in skin texture and fine lines. An exploratory study on basal cell carcinoma treatment with ablative fractional laser and ingenol mebutate showed partial tumor response. A novel skin cancer diagnostic device achieved high accuracy, and a micro-excisional device for facial rejuvenation in 23 subjects improved cheek wrinkles. A study on LLLT for menopausal hot flashes in 40 women showed significant symptom improvement. Treatment of dry AMD with acupuncture and PBM in one patient resulted in vision improvement. A split-mouth study on 4 patients with periodontal disease indicated that laser therapy reduced oxidative stress. A study on thermal PDT for SCC suggested increased apoptosis. Laser modalities for hyperpigmented scars showed safety and efficacy, and a pilot study on intraoperative resurfacing with fractionated Er:YAG laser showed promise in minimizing scarring. A study on 5 patients using intraoperative fractional Er:YAG laser ablation on surgical wounds suggested a cosmetic benefit for scar appearance and texture. Lastly, a study with 46 female patients undergoing LAMFUT for hair restoration showed over 90% hair regrowth and high naturalness ratings for the hairline after 9 months, suggesting its potential for female frontal hairline restoration.