ReviewJournal of cosmetic dermatology2024
Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.
Review in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Laser and Energy-Based Devices in Aesthetic Practice: A 10-Year Single-Surgeon Review of Treatments, Complications, and Same-Practice Surgical Crossover.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
- Non-Surgical Correction of Facial Asymmetry: A Narrative Review of Non-Surgical Modalities and Clinical Case Examples.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Analysis of the Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by Cosmetic Laser and Light Equipment.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundLasers and other energy-based devices are increasingly becoming popular in aesthetic practice. Many centers employ doctors or technicians to perform these procedures where treating doctor and operating doctor may be different. Hence the need for standard operative protocols, to be followed while performing these procedures to avoid mistakes, complications and to get optimum results. In the current review article, group of doctors who have worked with these energy-based devices over many years worked together and suggested the protocols to be followed for the most commonly used energy-based procedures.
aimTo provide Standard operating protocols for the operator and staff to ensure, efficacy, safety, for the patient and for the devices.
methodsThe following protocols have been drafted based on the best practices followed by the authors in their clinics and reflect their consensus opinion. The objective is to provide operating protocols in a standard format, which can be of use by practicing dermatologists and their staff. The protocols include both general guidelines for the laser room and specific protocols for different machines. The draft follows the following schema: General instructions for all the energy-based devices. Specific protocols for different devices: Laser hair removal, fractional lasers, Q-switched lasers, fractional microneedling radiofrequency and cryolipolysis.
conclusionsThe protocols proposed help to maintain the uniformity and avoid complications. However, these instructions are generalized and not machine or lesion specific. There may be variations in the protocols depending on the treatment lesion and treating doctor as well as machine.
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