Lasers and Energy-Based Devices in Men

October 2017 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Milène K. Crispin, George J. Hruza, Suzanne L. Kilmer

lasers energy-based devices photo damage actinic damage acne scarring rhinophyma hair removal axillary hyperhidrosis loose neck skin loose submental skin laser treatments energy devices sun damage sweaty armpits

Studysummary This review discusses sex-specific cosmetic treatment recommendations using lasers and energy-based devices for male patients and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for tailored approaches for common male concerns.

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The review article discussed the increasing demand for cosmetic treatments using lasers and energy-based devices among men and highlighted the lack of literature addressing male-specific approaches. The authors conducted a literature search and provided sex-specific recommendations for treating common male cosmetic concerns such as photo-/actinic damage, acne scarring, rhinophyma, hair removal, axillary hyperhidrosis, and loose neck/submental skin. They concluded that tailored treatment approaches with these devices should be used to best serve male cosmetic patients.

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