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Newsletter: Most Recent
Click below for our most recent newsletter which summarizes many of the recent advances and activities at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ®.
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Dr. Elizabeth K. Hale
Dr. Hale has been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the New York University Medical Center.
New Treatment for Bruising
We have just completed a study using one of our lasers for the treatment of bruising. Our patients have found this to be a very valuable approach towards clearing up bruises that occur following injections, surgery, and injury. The procedure is quick and relatively painless.
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The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ® Welcomes Dr. Lori A. Brightman
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Brightman has joined the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ®. Dr. Lori Brightman is a Board Certified Dermatologist. She specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery. After graduating cum laude from Boston College, Dr. Brightman received her masters in medical science and medical degree from Boston University Medical School where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honors society. She was also the recipient of the Bertha Curtis Humanitarian Award. Dr. Brightman completed her residency training at Boston University /Tufts New England Medical Center combined program. Dr. Brightman continued her training in Skin Oncology at Boston University as well as Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ®. Dr. Brightman regularly lectures nationally and publishes widely about advances in cutaneous oncology, laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Her current research involves the use of laser and light devices in the treatment of medical and cosmetic conditions. Her service to the community includes lectures and skin cancer screenings for many community based programs as well as major corporations. Dr. Brightman is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Lasers in Medicine & Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Medical Association.
The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ® Welcomes Dr. Julie K. Karen
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Julie K. Karen has joined the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ®. Julie K. Karen, MD is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic and laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Karen graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, where she also was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Karen received her medical degree from the Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honors society, and graduated first her in class. Dr. Karen received the Clarence C. Coryell Prize for highest achievement in medicine, the John Metcalf Polk Prize for top scholastic performance, and the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award given to the top female graduate. Dr. Karen completed her residency training at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University (NYU) Medical Center where she served as Chief Resident and received the Morris Leider Award for Excellence in Dermatology. Dr. Karen completed a Procedural Dermatology Fellowship at NYU and Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Dr. Karen is a member of the faculty of the NYU School of Medicine and teaches dermatologic surgery to the NYU Dermatology residents. She has published several articles and chapters in the field of dermatology, including recent publications in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Fraxel - No More Blue!
There have been significant improvements in the new Fraxel laser over the
past year. Most recently, the physicians at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center
of New York have introduced a new “tip” to the Fraxel laser which does not
require the application of blue dye. This has allowed for an easier treatment
process for our patients and more uniform treatment outcomes.
The laser has also been modified to allow for high energy treatments which can
be more helpful for deeper lines and wrinkles as well as acne scars.
The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ® physicians present new data at ASLMS meeting
The physicians at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ® presented multiple papers at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting in Boston in April, 2006.
Dr. Roy Geronemus presented on fractional photothermolysis (Fraxel laser), “a Perspective on the Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions,” “Cutaneous Laser Surgery 2006, Where do we go from here?”. Dr. Leonard Bernstein presented research on use of the Fraxel laser for stretch marks while dr. Karen Kim discussed the use of the new plasma skin resurfacing technology for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Anne Chapas presented data on the use of a dual wavelength treatment of port wine stain birthmarks (Cynergy laser) as well as photodynamic therapy treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer. One of our nurses, Tracy Muhlenforth, R.N. presented on anesthesia and laser safety in the pediatric population.
The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ® physicians present new data at a national conference
The physicians at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York ® presented multiple papers at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery conference held October 24-26, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roy Geronemus presented papers on nonablative tissue tightening, laser removal of traumatic tattoos of the face and the review on the potential for laser complications. Dr. Leonard Bernstein presented research on use of the Fraxel laser for stretch marks while Dr. Karen Kim discussed the use of a new Nd:YAG laser for the removal of unwanted fat below the chin.