Bibliographies

 

Cynosure Bibliography (Nd:YAG) Hair Removal
Title	Author(s)	Source
Long Term Epilation with Long Pulsed Neodimium: YAG Laser	Pier Luca Bencini, MD Antonio Luci, MD, M. Galimberti, MD, G. Ferranti	Dermatol. Surg. 1999; 25:175-178
Epilation with a Long Pulse 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser in Facial Hirsutism	Jean-Luc Levy, Mario A. Trelles, Adeline de Ramecourt	J Cosmetic & Laser Therapy 2001; 3:175-179
Hair Removal with the Long Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser: A Prospective Study with One Year Follow-Up	S. Lorenz, S. Brunnberg, M. Landthaler, U. Hohenleutner	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 2002; 30:127-134
Nd:YAG 1064 nm Laser in the Treatment of Facial & Leg Telangiectasias	Major A. Brazzini, B. Campolmi, P. Bonan, L. Mavilia, I. Ghersetch, et al	JEADV; 2001; 15:559-565
Resultats des Lasers Vasculaires sur les Telangiectasies des Membres Inferieurs	J.L. Levy , C. Elbhar, M. Pizzi	Phlebologie 2001; 54, N4:413-416
Hair Removal Using a Long Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser: Comparison of Fluences of 50, 80, and 100 J/cm2	D.J. Goldberg, MD, S. Silapunt, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2001; 27:434-436
Laser Treatment with a 1064 nm Laser for Lower Extremity Class I-III Veins Employing Variable Spots and Pulse Width Parameters	N.S. Sadick, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2003; 29:916-919
Long Pulsed Nd:YAG for Hair Removal: Early Histological Changes	C.T. Chui, MD, R.C. Grekin, MD, P.E. LeBoit, MD, C.B. Zachary, FRCP	Laser News LLC 1999
Millisecond 1064-nm Neodymium:YAG Laser Treatment of Facial Telangiectases	D.M. Sarradet, MD, M. Hussain, MD, D.J. Goldberg, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2003; 29:56-58
Algorithm for Using a Long Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Deep Cutaneous Vascular Lesions	D. Groot, MD, J. Rao, MD, P. Johnston, MCLSC,MBA, T. Nakatsui, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2003; 29:35-42
Millisecond 1064-nm Neodymium: YAG Laser Treatment of Facial Telangiectases	D.M. Sarradet, MD, M. Hussain, MD, D.J. Goldberg, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2003;29:56-58
Ng:YAG Use Expanded to Facial Telangiectasias	Nancy Groves (Staff Correspondent) Q&A D.J. Goldberg, MD	Dermatol. Times July 2002
A Practical Review of Laser-Assisted Hair Removal Using the Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Long-Pulsed Ruby, & Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Lasers	C.A. Nanni, MD, T.S. Alster, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 1998; 24:1399-1405
Newer Lasers Outperform Nd:YAG for Hair Removal	Anna Nidecker, Staff Writer	Skin & Allergy News, June 1998
Clinical Comparison of the Ruby, Alexandrite, Nd:YAG in Removing Hair - A Preliminary Report	S.E. Hwang Liew, David T. Gault	Cosmetic Dermatology May 2000
Evaluation of a Long-Pulse Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser for Hair Removal	D.J. Goldberg, MD J.A. Samady, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:109-113
Hair Removal Using Topical Suspension-Assisted Q-Switched Nd:YAG & Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Lasers: A Comparative Study	C.J. Rogers, BA, D.A. Glaser, MD, E.C. Siegfried, MD, P.M. Walsh, LPN	Dermatol. Surg. 1999; 25:844-850

Cynosure Bibliography (Hair Removal)
Title	Author(s)	Source
Laser Assisted Hair Removal in Asian Skin: Efficacy, Complications, and the Effect of Single Versus Multiple Treatments	M. Hussain, MD, N. Polnikorn, MD, D.J. Goldberg, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2003; 29:249-254
Lasers in Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical/Surgical Lasers	Patrick J. Clark, Edited	Medical Laser Dynamics 1992, 1996
Cold Air in Laser Therapy: First Experiences with a New Cooling System	Christian Raulin, MD Baerbel Greve, MD Stefan Hammes, MD	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 27:404-410 (2000)
Uncovering the Nonablative Facts	Robert A. Weiss, MD	Dermatology Times July 2002
Long Term Evaluation of the Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Laser for the Removal of Bikini Hair at Shortened Treatment Intervals	Jenifer R. Lloyd, DO Mirko Mirkov, PhD	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:633-637
Laser Hair Removal Ruby vs. Alexandrite Laser Systems	Gregory S. Keller, MD Victor G. Lacombe, MD	Plastic Surgery Products August 1999
Long Term Laser Hair Reduction Efficacy: Report on Use of Long Pulse Alexandrite Lasers for Hair Reduction	Suzanne Kilmer, MD Jennifer Lloyd, DO	Abstract
Low Energy Laser Slows Pseudofolliculitis Barbae	Articles by Betsy Bates L.A. Bureau	Skin & Allergy News July 1999
Laser Hair Removal: A Review & Report on the Use of the Long Pulsed Alexandrite Laser for Hair Reduction of the Upper Lip, Leg, Back, and Bikini Region	D.H. McDaniel, MD Jeff Lord, MD, Keith Ash, MD, J. Newman, MD, M. Zukowski, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 1999;.25:425-430
Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal is Safe for Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI	C. Garcia, MD, H. Alamoudi, MD, M. Nakib, MD, S. Zimmo, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:130-134
Laser Hair Removal with a Long Pulsed Alexandrite Laser	I.P. Warmuth, MD R. Bader, MD D.A. Scarborough, MD et al	Cosmetic Dermatology July 1999
Laser Hair Removal in Patients w/ Fitzpatrick Skin Type VI	Keyvan Nouri, MD Gloria P. Jimenez, MD Jennifer Trent, MD	Cosmetic Dermatology Vol. 15 No. 3 March 2002
Effective Reduction of Fine and Coarse Hair in Patients with Skin Types III-V by Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Laser at 5- & 20-Millisecond Pulse Durations	A.M. Salem, MD, H. Shokeir, MD, A. Badawi, MD, I. El-Morsy, MD, et al	Cosmetic Dermatology Vol. 16 No. 7 July 2003
Damage to Hair Follicles by Normal Mode Ruby Laser Pulses	M.C. Grossman, C. Dierickx W. Farinelli, T. Flotte, et,al	Journal of the American Acad. of Derm. Vol. 35, No. 6 Marcom Article #16
Laser Hair Removal: Where Are We Now (Discussion)	B.E. DiBernardo, J. Perez, H. Usal ,R. Thompson, et al	Plastic & Reconstructive Surg. July 1999
Comparing Treatment Outcomes Between Physician and Nurse Treated Patients in Laser Hair Removal	Bruce M. Freedman Robert V. Earley	Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy 2000;2:137-140
The Evolution of Laser Assisted Hair Removal	Tina S. Alster, MD	Cosmetic Dermatology August 1999
The Ruby vs. Alexandrite Issue	R.M. Clement , M.N. Kiernan	Abstract
A Structured Treatment Protocol Improves Results with Laser Hair Removal	Bruce M. Freedman Robert V. Earley	Original Research 2000
Alexandrite Laser Tried for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae	Betsy Bates, LA Bureau comments, S.M. Weaver	Los Angeles Bureau
Evaluation Comparing Multiple Treatments with a 2-msec & 10-msec Alexandrite Laser for Hair Removal	D.J. Goldberg, MD, R. Ahkami, MD	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 25:223-228 (1999)
Hair Removal with a Non-Coherent Filter Flashlamp Intense Pulsed Light Source	R. A. Weiss, MD, M.A. Weiss, MD et al	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 24:128-132 1999
Histological Study of Hair Follicles Treated w/a 3-msec Pulsed Ruby Laser	S. McCoy, A. Evans, C. James	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 24:142-150 1999
In This Issue	G.J. Hruza, S.L. Kilmer R. Rox Anderson	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 24:79-80 1999
Laser Assisted Hair Removal New and Better Treatment	Emil Tanghetti, MD	Skin Care Today Summer 1998
Laser Hair Removal: Are the Results Permanent?	Tina Alster, MD	Skin & Aging July 1998
Longer Pulse Durations Produce More Pain	Betsy Bates, Editor	L.A. Bureau
Laser Hair Removal: Where Are We Now? (Cosmetic)	B.E. DiBernardo, MD J. Perez, MD, et al	Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery July 1999
Laser Enlighten Hair Removal	Richard Gaughan Editor	Laser Hair Removal
Guidelines Provide Focus for Evaluating Hair Removal Lasers	Cheryl Guttman, Contributing Editor, (Comments) Lisa Airan, MD
Diverse Skin Types Call for Modified Aesthetic Treatments	Susie Blackmun Editor	Dermatology Times August 1998
Laser Hair Removal Results Vary Among Patients	Cheryl Guttman, Editor	Cosmetic Surgery Times July 1998
Diode Laser for Coarse Hair, Ruby for Light Hair	Anna Nidecker , Staff Writer	Skin & Allergy News Vol. 29, No. 6 June 1998
EpiLight Effectiveness Hovers Around 40%	Todd Zwillich, Senior Writer	Skin & Allergy News Vol. 29, No. 9 September 1998
Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser for Hair Removal	Anna Nidecker, Senior Writer	Skin & Allergy News Vol. 29, No. 6 June 1998
Medical Laser Insight: LPIR Laser Answers Hair Removal Demands	Michael Moretti, Editor	Medical Insight, Inc. Supplement December 1997
Hair Removal Using a Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Laser	K. Ash, MD, J. Lord, MD, J. Newman, MD D.H. McDaniel, MD	Dermatologic Clinics Vol. 17 No. 2 April 1999
Thermokinetic Selectivity: A New, Highly Effective Method for Permanent Hair Removal: Experience with the LPIR Alexandrite Laser	Marco Fuch, MD	Derm. Praktische Dermatologie October 1997 (Marcom Article #10)
Safety and Efficacy of the Palomar Ruby Laser for Hair Removal	R. Rox Anderson, MD	Harvard Medical School August 1996
Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of a Long-Pulsed Ruby Laser System in the Removal of Unwanted Hair	Marloes, C.A. Polderman, MD, S. Pavel, MD et al	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:240-243
Hair Removal Using a 5-msec Long-Pulsed Ruby Laser	M.B. Wimmershoff, K. Scherer, S. Lorenz et al	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:205-209
Comparison of Alexandrite Laser & Electrolysis for Hair Removal	M. Gorgu, MD, G. Aslan, MD, T. Akoz, MD, B. Erdogan, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:37-41
Topical Anesthesia for Laser Hair Removal:Comparison of Spot Sizes & 755 nm Versus 800 nm Wavelengths	S. Eremia, MD, N. Newman, MD	Dermatol. Surg. 2000; 26:667-669
Diode Laser-Assisted Hair Removal in Asians: A Study of 101 Japanese Patients	T. Kono, MD, M. Nozaki, MD	Coherent Medical Group 2000
Persistent Hypopigmentation after Ruby Laser Hair Removal	M. Zaher, MD, M. Radonich, MD, D.A. Scarborough, MD, et al	Cosmetic Dermatology March 2001
Laser Hair Removal: A Lecture Presented to the 77th Congress of the Japan Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Nov. 14, 1999	R. Rox Anderson, MD	November 14, 1999
Epidermal Protection: A Comparative Analysis of Sapphire Contact & Cryogen Spray Cooling	Kurt G. Klavuhn, PhD	2000 by Coherent, Inc.
LightSheer 800 nm Pulsed, High-Power Diode Laser Hair Removal System	Robert M. Adrian, MD	American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. 1999
Laser Hair Removal: Scientific Principles & Practical Aspects	Christine C. Dierickx, MD	American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. 1999
Coverage Rate: The Influence of Laser Parameters on Treatment Time	Kurt G. Klavuhn, PhD	Coherent, Inc. 2000
Laser Assisted Hair Removal	Vic A. Narurkar, MD	Cosmetic Dermatology Vol. 10, No. 6 June 1997
Study Reveals Successful Removal of Unwanted Hair with LPIR Laser	Coyle S. Connolly, DO L. Paolini, DO	Cosmetic Dermatology Vol. 10, No. 12 December 1997
Hair Removal Succeeds in Dark Skin	Christopher Nanni, MD
The Development of a Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser for Hair Removal	Horace Furumoto, PhD	White Paper
Laser Hair Removal	G.J. Hruza, MD	White Paper
Laser-Assisted Hair Removal	R.G. Wheeland, MD	Dermatologic Clinics Vol. 15 No. 3 July 1997
Hair Removal Using Light	R. Rox Anderson	RRA Papers 052897-WP-5K

Cynosure Bibliography (IPL)
Title	Author(s)	Source
Rejuvenation of Photoaged Skin: Five Years with Intense Pulsed Light of the Face, Neck and Chest	R. Weiss, M. Weiss, K. Beasley	Dermatol Surg 2002; 28:1115-1119
Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Facial Freckles in Asian Skin	Huang, Liao, Lee, Hong	Dermatol Surg November 2002; 28:1007-1012
Intense Pulsed Light Source for Treatment of Facial Telangiectasia	Bjerring, Christiansen, Trolilius	Original Research October 2001
A Structural Approach to Nonablative Rejuvenation	Neil S. Sadick, MD	Cosmetic Derm. Vol. 15 No. 12 December 2002
Safety of Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal in 250 Consecutive New Patients	Jay, Rand, Felix, Cabarnero, Asch	Cosmetic Derm. Vol. 15 No. 12 December 2002
Epiluminescent Microscopy Predicts the Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Treatment in Asian Skin	Neel, Nyugen, Iwasaki, Moy	Amer. Journ. of Cosmetic Surgery Vol. 19 No. 3, 2002
Effects of Intense Pulse-Light on Sun-Damaged Human Skin: Routine and Ultrastructural Analysis	Sadick, Lloreta	2002 Laser News, Inc.
Vascular Laser & IPL Treatment of Rosacea-Associated Telangiectasia and Erythema	Allison t. Vidimos	Cosmetic Derm. Vol. 15 No. 8 August 2002
Facial Rhytides: Subsurfacing or Resurfacing? A Review	H. Grema, B. Greve, C. Raulin	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 32:405-412 (2003)
Prospective Study on the Treatment of Post-burn Hyper-Pigmentation by IPL	W.S. Ho, H.H. Chan, S.Y. Ying, P.C. Chan, et al	Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 32:42-45 (2003)
Objective & Quantitative Improvement of Rosacea-Associated Erythema after IPL Treatment	Mark, Sparacio, Voigt, Marenus, Sarnoff	Dermatol Surg 2003; 29:600-604
Side-Effects After IPL Photodepilation	Moreno-Arias, Castelo-Branco, Ferrando	Dermatol Surg 2002; 28:1131-1134

Cynosure Bibliography (Vascular Lesions)
Title	Author(s)	Source
Classification & Treatment of Vascular Anomalies	A. Jay Burns, MD	Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Laser Surgery Symposium, Oct 1993
Biological Classification of Vascular Birthmarks	John Mulliken, MD	Mod. Form Mulliken & Young: Vascular Birthmarks; Hemangiomas & Malformation, Saunders 1998
Laser Treatment of Cutaneous Vascular Lesions: Argon, Conot Waved & Pulsed Dye, Copper Vapor & Robotized Scanning	Oon Tian Tan, MD	White Paper
Clinical Efficacy of the Pulsed Dye Laser in the Tx of Vascular Lesions	J.M. Garden, MD Abnoeal D. Bakus, PhD	J. Derm Surg Oncol; 199; 19:321-326
Pulsed Dye Laser Surgery of Vascular Lesions	Roy G. Geronemus, MD	White Paper
Laser Selective Photothermolysis	R.H. Tholen, MD	1992
Which Laser Should I Use for Which Vascular Lesions	Roy G. Geronemus, MD	Laser for the Tx of Vascular Lesions, 1993:
Tx of PWS for the 1990's	R.G. Wheeland, MD	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol; 1993; 19:348-356
Anatomical Differences PWS in Response Tx w/Pulse Dye Laser	Lisa Renfro, MD, Roy Geronemus, MD	Arch Dermatol; 1993; Vol. 129
The Medical Necessity of Evaluation & Tx of PWS	Roy G. Geronemus MD, Robin Ashinoff MD	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol; 199;17:76-79
Ultrastructure: Effects of Melanin Pigment on Target Specificity Using Pulsed Dye Laser 577 nm	K.F. Tong, MB.BS, O.T. Tan, MD, J. Boll, J.A. Parrish, et al	The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc. 1987
Flashlamp-Pumped Pulsed Dye Laser PWS in Infancy vs. Later Tx	Robin Ashinoff, MD R.G. Geronemus, MD	J. AAD; March 1991:Vol. 24, #3
Capillary Hemangiomas: Case Study/Novel Laser Tx & Review Therapeutic Options	E. Glassberg, MD, G. Lask, MD, L. Rabinowitz, MD, W. Tunnessen, Jr., MD	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol.; 15:11, Nov 1989
Tx of Hemangiomas of the Head and Neck	M. Waner ,MD, J. Suen MD, S. Dinehart , MD	Laryngoscope 102: October 1992
Tx of Capillary Hemangiomas Pulsed Dye Laser (585 nm, 450 u sec) & Corticosteroids	R. Fitzpatrick, MD T. Alster, MD S. Dinehart, MD	White Paper
Laser Photocoagulation of Superficial Proliferating Hemangiomas	M. Waner, J. Yee Shuen, S. Dineart, S.B. Mallory	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol. 1994; 20: 43-46
Pulsed-Dye Laser Treatment of Leg Telangiectasia: With and Without Simultaneous Sclerotherapy	M. Goldman, R. Fitzpatrick	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol 1990, 16; 4: 338-344
Can Light be Useful in the Management of Lower Extremity Telangiectasia?	M. Goldman	White Paper
Flash Lamp-Pumped Dye Laser Treatment of Telangiectasia	J. Ruiz-Esparza, et al	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol. 1993; 19: 1000-1003
Pulsed-Dye Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions in Children	R.G. Geronemous	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol. 1993; 19: 303-310
Flash Lamp-Pumped Dye Laser Treatment for Poikiloderma of Civatte	R.G. Wheeland, J. Applebaum	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol. 1990, 16; 1:12-16
Flash Lamp-Pumped Dye Laser Treatment of Pyrogenic Granuloma	A. Glass, S. Milgraum	JAAD Volume 49, May 1992, 351-353
Pyrogenic Granuloma in Children Treated with Flashlamp-Pumped Dye Laser	D.J. Goldberg, C.W. Sciales	J. Derm. Surg. Oncol. 1991, 17; 960-962
Treatment of Lupus Pernio with the Flashlamp Pulsed Dye Laser	M.M. Goodman, K. Alpern	Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 12:549-551 (1992)
Pulsed-Dye Laser Treatment of Recalcitrant Verrucae	O.T .Tan, R.M. Hurwitz, T.J. Stafford	Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 13:127-137 (1993)
Pulsed-Dye Laser Shows Promise In Smoothing Certain Scars	H. Thoren	Skin and Allergy News; 7, June 1993
Alteration of Argon Laser-Induced Scars by the Pulsed Dye Laser	T. Alster, et al	Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 13:368-373 (1993)
Pulsed-Dye Laser Tackles Vascular Issues	P. Moyer	Derm Times, 18-19, February 1993