American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026

ASLMS 2026 CME Conference | Laser Medicine, Energy-Based Devices, Dermatology, Aesthetic Surgery, Photobiomodulation, Skin of Color, Regenerative Medicine & Artificial Intelligence

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026 (ASLMS 2026) is an advanced educational program covering the scientific foundations, clinical applications, technological innovations, and safety considerations associated with medical lasers, light-based treatments, and energy-based devices (EBDs).

Organized by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the original conference was held May 7–9, 2026. The official CME recordings package was released on June 10, 2026, providing access to selected recorded educational sessions from the scientific meeting.

The 2026 program explores the evolving applications of lasers and energy-based technologies in medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery, cutaneous oncology, vascular medicine, skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, and related clinical specialties.

The curriculum integrates laser physics, tissue interactions, device selection, treatment safety, clinical case discussions, emerging research, and practice management.

Major scientific areas include picosecond lasers, pigmentary disorders, tattoo removal, Fitzpatrick skin phototypes IV–VI, vascular lesions, photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation, skin resurfacing, artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, multimodal aesthetic procedures, and GLP-1-related body contour changes.

The program also examines practical considerations for operating a safe, effective, and sustainable energy-based medical practice, including laser safety standards, patient selection, device parameters, clinical documentation, regulatory issues, professional development, and ethical treatment planning.

The official ASLMS 2026 CME recordings collection includes 18 educational modules, with a maximum of 25.5 CME credit hours and 35.2 CE credit hours available to eligible participants through the accredited provider.

Course Details

• Course: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026
• Official Program: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings
• Organizer: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Conference Dates: May 7–9, 2026
• Official Recordings Launch: June 10, 2026
• Official On-Demand Expiration: November 30, 2026
• Edition: 45th Annual Conference
• Original Format: Scientific Conference and On-Demand Recordings
• Official CME Package: 18 Modules
• Maximum Official CME: 25.5 Hours
• Maximum Official CE: 35.2 Hours
• Primary Specialty: Dermatology
• Additional Focus: Laser Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Photomedicine, Cutaneous Oncology and Regenerative Medicine
• Original Recording Format: Audio and Slides Presented in MP4
• Official Publisher Downloads: Not Available
• Language: English

The official ASLMS learning portal provides streaming access. Access through other sellers or independent educational collections must be assessed separately and should not be assumed to include the original ASLMS platform or accreditation.

Course Highlights

• 18 Recorded Educational Modules
• Medical Laser Physics and Tissue Interactions
• Laser Safety and ANSI Standards
• Nursing and Allied Health Laser Education
• Picosecond and Nanosecond Lasers
• Pigmentary Disorders and Tattoo Removal
• Laser Treatment in Skin of Color
• Acne Scars and Skin Resurfacing
• Vascular Lesions and Cutaneous Medicine
• Photodynamic Therapy and Skin Cancer
• Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery
• Photobiomodulation
• Red, Blue and Green Light Therapy
• Facial and Periorbital Rejuvenation
• Combination Energy-Based Treatments
• GLP-1-Related Facial and Body Contour Changes
• Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine
• Artificial Intelligence in Aesthetic Medicine
• Global Aesthetic Practice
• Laser Safety, Compliance and Practice Management

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in lasers, light, energy-based devices, and related technologies.

Relevant participants include:

• Dermatologists
• Cosmetic Dermatologists
• Procedural Dermatologists
• Laser Dermatologists
• Dermatologic Surgeons
• Mohs Surgeons
• Dermatopathologists
• Plastic Surgeons
• Reconstructive Surgeons
• Facial Plastic Surgeons
• Oculoplastic Surgeons
• Ophthalmologists
• Pediatric Dermatologists
• Hair Restoration Surgeons
• Cutaneous Oncologists
• Aesthetic Medicine Physicians
• Regenerative Medicine Specialists
• Registered Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Medical Laser Safety Officers
• Certified Medical Laser Safety Officers
• Medical Researchers
• Other Healthcare Professionals Using Energy-Based Technologies

Comprehensive ASLMS 2026 Scientific Curriculum

The following 18 sections organize the scientific subjects identified in the ASLMS CME recordings package and the supplied course overview.

Where a heading matches a published ASLMS session title, it is presented as such. Other sections are editorial groupings of the documented educational themes rather than claims about separately titled recordings.

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Laser Physics and Laser–Tissue Interactions

Scientific Foundations

Understanding laser physics is essential for the appropriate clinical use of energy-based technologies.

Important educational subjects include:

• Electromagnetic Radiation
• Laser Wavelengths
• Tissue Chromophores
• Melanin Absorption
• Hemoglobin Absorption
• Water Absorption
• Selective Photothermolysis
• Thermal Relaxation Time
• Pulse Duration
• Fluence
• Spot Size
• Tissue Penetration
• Laser–Tissue Interactions

Clinical Applications

These principles help explain differences between ablative and non-ablative treatment, vascular laser procedures, pigment-targeting systems, and energy delivery to specific tissues.

Learning Focus

Apply fundamental physical concepts to the evaluation of laser and light-based treatment technologies.

Module 2 – Laser Safety, Nursing Integration and Clinical Standards

Scientific and Clinical Focus

This educational area examines the safe use of lasers in medical settings and the responsibilities of clinical teams.

Relevant topics include:

• Laser Safety
• ANSI Laser Safety Standards
• Laser Safety Officer Responsibilities
• Protective Eyewear
• Laser Hazard Classification
• Controlled Treatment Areas
• Treatment Documentation
• Patient Preparation
• Equipment Inspection
• Safety Protocols
• Laser-Related Complications
• Nursing Responsibilities

Nursing and Allied Health Education

The original ASLMS recordings include a dedicated nursing and allied health educational component.

Published presentations address device settings, medical laser safety programs, complications, scar treatment, skin typing, and related clinical considerations.

Clinical Focus

Understand appropriate safety equipment, risk reduction, parameter selection, and the integration of the Laser Safety Officer into clinical workflows.

Module 3 – Ink & Hue: Mastering Laser Removal of Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions

Official ASLMS Session

This recorded session focuses on practical laser treatment of tattoos and pigmentary disorders, particularly in patients with darker skin phototypes.

Course Directors:

• Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS
• Nazanin Saedi, MD

Faculty Panelists Include:

• B. S. Chandrashekar, MD
• William Kwan, MD
• Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
• Boncheol L. Goo, MD, MSc

Major Educational Topics

• Tattoo Removal
• Picosecond Lasers
• Nanosecond Lasers
• Pigmentary Disorders
• Melanin-Targeting Devices
• Fitzpatrick Phototypes IV–VI
• Device Selection
• Treatment Parameters
• Pigmentary Complications
• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Patient Counseling
• Post-Treatment Care

Learning Focus

Select appropriate laser technology based on the patient’s diagnosis, skin phototype, and risk factors, while recognizing methods for reducing treatment-related pigmentary complications.

Module 4 – Skin of Color: Best Practices for Lasers and EBD

Official ASLMS Session

This session examines the practical application of medical lasers and energy-based devices in patients with skin of color.

Course Directors:

• Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH
• Keyvan Nouri, MD, MBA

Faculty Include:

• Eliot F. Battle Jr., MD
• Henry Hin Lee Chan, MD, PhD, FRCP
• Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH
• Mukta B. Sachdev, MD
• Hye Jin Chung, MD, MMSc

Major Educational Topics

• Laser Treatment in Skin of Color
• Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV–VI
• East Asian Skin
• South Asian Skin
• Pigmentary Disorders
• Melasma
• Hyperpigmentation
• Acne Scarring
• Laser-Induced Pigmentary Changes
• Patient Selection
• Treatment Parameters
• Complication Prevention

Learning Focus

Understand the opportunities and limitations of laser treatment in patients with darker skin phototypes and apply appropriate risk-reduction principles.

Module 5 – Advanced Picosecond Laser Applications

Scientific Focus

Picosecond laser technology has expanded the range of applications available in aesthetic and medical dermatology.

Relevant educational themes include:

• Picosecond Laser Physics
• Laser–Tissue Interaction
• Pigment Targeting
• Tattoo Removal
• Pigmented Lesions
• Acne Scars
• Emerging Indications
• Treatment Settings
• Device Comparison
• Clinical Outcomes
• Adverse Events

Clinical Focus

Review how device characteristics influence treatment selection and the limitations of existing clinical evidence.

Module 6 – Lasers in Medicine

Official ASLMS Session

This session reviews clinical applications of lasers and energy-based devices across a range of cutaneous medical conditions.

Course Directors:

• Ariel Eber, MD
• Paul M. Friedman, MD

Faculty Panelists Include:

• Kristen M. Kelly, MD
• Arielle N. B. Kauvar, MD
• Ariel Eber, MD
• Jessica G. Labadie, MD
• Mary Dick, MD
• Emily L. Guo, MD
• Taryn Murray, MD

Major Educational Topics

• Medical Laser Applications
• Device Selection
• Treatment Safety
• Clinical Indications
• Cutaneous Disorders
• Patient Outcomes
• Complication Management
• Clinical Decision-Making

Learning Focus

Evaluate different laser and energy-based techniques and select treatment approaches appropriate to specific medical indications.

Module 7 – Vascular Lesions and Cutaneous Laser Surgery

Scientific Focus

This educational area addresses the use of energy-based devices for vascular and inflammatory cutaneous conditions.

Relevant subjects include:

• Vascular Tumors
• Vascular Malformations
• Hemangiomas
• Port-Wine Birthmarks
• Rosacea
• Telangiectases
• Vascular Laser Devices
• Pulsed-Dye Laser
• Nd Lasers
• Patient Selection
• Treatment Safety
• Follow-Up

Clinical Focus

Understand the relationship between vascular lesion characteristics, laser parameters, patient factors, and treatment selection.

Module 8 – Cutaneous Oncology, Photodynamic Therapy and Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery

Scientific Focus

This area examines the role of optical and energy-based technologies in selected cutaneous oncology applications.

Relevant topics include:

• Cutaneous Oncology
• Actinic Keratoses
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery
• Confocal Microscopy
• Chemoprevention
• Precancerous Skin Disease
• Tissue Biology
• Drug Delivery
• Emerging Treatments
• Skin Cancer Prevention

Clinical Focus

Review research into interactions between medical devices, topical agents, and skin biology, including the evidence and limitations of emerging applications.

Module 9 – The Red Light District: What’s New in Photobiomodulation

Official ASLMS Session

This session explores the scientific and clinical applications of photobiomodulation (PBM).

Course Directors:

• Ellen Marmur, MD
• David Ozog, MD

Faculty Include:

• R. Rox Anderson, MD
• Robert A. Weiss, MD
• Ellen Marmur, MD
• Jody Comstock, MD
• David Ozog, MD

Major Educational Topics

• Photobiomodulation
• Red Light Therapy
• Near-Infrared Light
• Blue Light Therapy
• Green Light Therapy
• Wound Healing
• Skin Inflammation
• Tissue Remodeling
• Mohs Surgery Recovery
• Skin Barrier Repair
• Acne
• Pigmentary Disorders
• Radiation Dermatitis
• Clinical Evidence
• Treatment Safety

Learning Focus

Understand wavelength-dependent mechanisms and evaluate the evidence for PBM across medical and aesthetic dermatology.

Module 10 – Photobiomodulation Protocols and Post-Procedure Recovery

Scientific Focus

Clinical PBM requires appropriate consideration of energy delivery and treatment conditions.

Important variables include:

• Wavelength
• Irradiance
• Fluence
• Treatment Duration
• Treatment Frequency
• Treatment Area
• Skin Phototype
• Timing Relative to Procedures
• Treatment Expectations
• Adverse Effects
• Device Standardization

Clinical Applications

Potential applications discussed in the scientific program include post-procedural care, wound healing, skin inflammation, skin rejuvenation, and selected dermatologic conditions.

Evidence Considerations

Different PBM applications have different levels of supporting clinical evidence. Emerging findings should not be presented as established effectiveness for every indication.

Module 11 – The Power of Pairing: Combining Modalities

Official ASLMS Session

This recorded educational session explores the strategic combination of energy-based devices with other aesthetic technologies and procedures.

Course Directors:

• Sara Hogan, MD
• Arisa E. Ortiz, MD

Major Educational Topics

• Combination Laser Treatments
• Radiofrequency
• Ultrasound-Based Treatments
• Biostimulatory Injectables
• Neuromodulators
• Light-Based Treatments
• Patient Selection
• Treatment Sequencing
• Device Compatibility
• Complication Prevention
• Multimodal Treatment Planning

Learning Focus

Evaluate evidence-informed approaches to combining different modalities and understand the importance of clinical sequencing, safety, and realistic treatment expectations.

Module 12 – Periorbital Rejuvenation and Facial Aesthetic Surgery

Scientific Focus

The 2026 conference explores surgical and nonsurgical approaches to periorbital rejuvenation.

Relevant educational topics include:

• Periorbital Anatomy
• Eyelid Aging
• Blepharoplasty
• Brow Rejuvenation
• Periocular Skin Treatments
• Laser Resurfacing
• Energy-Based Tightening
• Surgical Planning
• Patient Selection
• Postoperative Care
• Complication Management

Clinical Focus

Review the rationale for choosing medical, procedural, or surgical approaches to periorbital aesthetic concerns.

Module 13 – GLP-1-Related Weight Loss and Facial or Body Contour Management

Scientific Focus

Significant weight loss may be associated with changes in facial volume, body contour, and skin laxity.

The conference examines how clinicians evaluate these changes and consider aesthetic treatment options.

Relevant topics include:

• Weight Loss and Facial Volume
• Skin Laxity
• Facial Deflation
• Body Contouring
• Radiofrequency
• Ultrasound-Based Treatment
• Fat Transfer
• Biostimulatory Approaches
• Patient Counseling
• Treatment Sequencing
• Clinical Outcomes

Learning Focus

Evaluate treatment options according to patient anatomy, tissue quality, clinical goals, and expected treatment effects.

Module 14 – Bow to the Crown: Latest in Hair Restoration

Official ASLMS Session

This recorded activity addresses contemporary medical and procedural approaches to hair restoration.

Course Director:

• Marc R. Avram, MD

Faculty Panelists Include:

• Marc R. Avram, MD
• Ronda S. Farah, MD
• Suleima Arruda, MD
• Douglas Wu, MD, PhD
• Sungat K. Grewal, MD
• Jessica G. Labadie, MD
• Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD

Major Educational Topics

• Hair Loss Evaluation
• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Laser Hair Stimulation
• Low-Level Light Therapy
• Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Hair Transplantation
• Oral Treatments
• Patient Selection
• Treatment Outcomes
• Procedural Planning

Learning Focus

Review clinical evidence and practical considerations surrounding medical, light-based, and surgical hair restoration.

Module 15 – Regenerative Medicine and Laser-Assisted Rejuvenation

Scientific Focus

The program explores the potential integration of energy-based procedures with regenerative approaches.

Relevant themes include:

• Laser Resurfacing
• Regenerative Medicine
• Wound Healing
• Tissue Remodeling
• Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Growth Factors
• Exosomes
• Peptide-Based Research
• Scar Revision
• Skin Rejuvenation
• Treatment Sequencing
• Clinical Safety

Evidence Clarification

Some regenerative products and indications remain investigational or have limited supporting evidence. The presence of these topics in an educational curriculum does not imply regulatory approval or established clinical efficacy.

Module 16 – Beyond Human Insight: AI in the Age of Aesthetic Innovation

Official ASLMS Session

This activity examines the developing role of artificial intelligence in aesthetic medicine.

Course Directors:

• Lilit Garibyan, MD, PhD
• Zakia Rahman, MD

Faculty Panelists Include:

• Kerrie Jiang, MSN, NP
• Arlene Ruiz de Luzuriaga, MD
• Diala Haykal, MD
• Shlomit Halachmi, MD, PhD

Major Educational Topics

• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Image Analysis
• Clinical Decision Support
• Skin Lesion Assessment
• Aesthetic Treatment Planning
• Energy-Based Devices
• Injectable Treatments
• Body Contouring
• Workflow Efficiency
• Clinical Validation
• Regulatory Considerations
• Patient Safety

Learning Focus

Evaluate AI tools using clinically relevant performance measures and understand their possible applications and limitations in laser and aesthetic medicine.

Module 17 – Global Aesthetic Lens

Official ASLMS Session

This international educational session examines how aesthetic treatment preferences and clinical approaches differ across geographic regions.

Course Directors:

• Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD
• Mona Sadeghpour, MD

Faculty Panelists Include:

• Mona Sadeghpour, MD
• Shehnaz Z. Arsiwala, MD
• Kentaro Oku, MD
• David Kim, MD
• Rafael M. Nunes, MD

Major Educational Topics

• Global Aesthetic Medicine
• Cultural Considerations
• Regional Treatment Preferences
• International Clinical Trends
• Patient Expectations
• Medical Regulation
• Skin Phototype Differences
• Treatment Planning
• Patient Communication

Learning Focus

Recognize how cultural preferences, clinical practices, and regulatory environments can influence aesthetic treatment decisions.

Module 18 – Practice Perfect: Tools and Tactics for Operational Excellence

Official ASLMS Session

This session addresses practical considerations for managing and developing a successful aesthetic and energy-based medicine practice.

Course Directors:

• Anne M. Chapas, MD
• Elizabeth L. Tanzi, MD

Faculty Panelists Include:

• Jennifer L. MacGregor, MD
• Terrence C. Keaney, MD
• Nkemjika Ugonabo, MD, MPH
• Brenda LaTowsky, MD
• Jessica G. Labadie, MD
• Amy F. Taub, MD

Major Educational Topics

• Practice Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Staff Development
• Patient Experience
• Service Planning
• Device Investment
• Clinical Documentation
• Professional Marketing
• Social Media
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Practice Sustainability

Learning Focus

Understand practical approaches to improving clinical operations, patient satisfaction, professional development, and sustainable practice management.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the original ASLMS educational activities, eligible participants should be better able to:

Laser Physics and Safety

1. Identify appropriate safety equipment and its clinical applications.
2. Understand the responsibilities of the Laser Safety Officer.
3. Recognize the relevance of ANSI laser safety standards.
4. Apply principles of laser–tissue interaction.
5. Evaluate technology selection for different clinical indications.
6. Recognize therapeutic endpoints and warning signs during laser treatment.

Pigmentary Disorders and Skin of Color

7. Select appropriate energy-based devices for pigmentary disorders and tattoo removal in different skin phototypes.
8. Understand techniques for reducing pigmentary complications.
9. Evaluate picosecond laser technology and its clinical applications.
10. Recognize treatment considerations specific to darker skin phototypes.

Cutaneous Medicine and Oncology

11. Evaluate laser and energy-based treatment options for selected vascular and inflammatory conditions.
12. Understand the role of photodynamic therapy and laser-assisted drug delivery.
13. Review safety considerations when treating patients with complex cutaneous disorders.

Photobiomodulation

14. Understand the biological mechanisms associated with red, blue, and green light.
15. Evaluate evidence supporting different photobiomodulation indications.
16. Recognize important treatment parameters and protocol considerations.
17. Consider PBM as a possible adjunct within appropriate clinical treatment plans.

Multimodal Aesthetics

18. Evaluate patient suitability for combined treatments.
19. Understand treatment sequencing and device compatibility.
20. Review periorbital aesthetic treatment options.
21. Recognize skin laxity and contour changes associated with substantial weight loss.
22. Assess energy-based and volumizing treatments according to individual patient needs.

Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine

23. Review patient selection for hair restoration procedures.
24. Examine the clinical role of light-based hair stimulation and transplantation.
25. Evaluate emerging regenerative approaches while considering evidence quality and safety.

Artificial Intelligence and Practice Management

26. Evaluate AI tools using clinically relevant measures.
27. Understand the potential applications of AI in aesthetic treatment planning.
28. Recognize cultural and regional differences in aesthetic preferences.
29. Apply practical principles for operating a safe and effective laser medicine practice.

Continuing Medical Education

The official CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings package offers eligible participants:

• Up to 25.5 CME Credit Hours
• Up to 35.2 CE Credit Hours
• 18 Educational Modules
• Launch Date: June 10, 2026
• Expiration Date: November 30, 2026

CME and CE credits require appropriate registration through ASLMS and completion of the applicable educational and evaluation requirements.

The original program contains some nursing and allied health education that is eligible for CE rather than physician CME.

Important CME Notice

Purchasing educational materials from an independent seller does not automatically include:

• ASLMS CME Credits
• Nursing CE Credits
• Official ASLMS Completion Certificates
• ASLMS Learning Portal Access
• Original Conference Registration
• Publisher Streaming Access
• ASLMS Membership
• In-Person Workshops
• Conference Networking Activities
• Publisher-Hosted Assessments

Original Publisher Recording Format

ASLMS states that its original recordings include audio and presentation slides in MP4 format within the online learning platform.

Official ASLMS recordings are streaming-only and are not available for download directly from the publisher.

A separately offered educational file collection should not be represented as providing the original ASLMS platform, downloads, or accreditation unless those benefits have been independently verified.

Why This Course Is Relevant

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026 provides an advanced educational overview of laser medicine, energy-based devices, medical dermatology, cosmetic surgery, photomedicine, and emerging aesthetic technologies.

The scientific program examines how device characteristics, tissue interactions, skin phototype, clinical indications, and procedural safety influence treatment selection.

It also explores emerging research in photobiomodulation, regenerative medicine, combination therapies, artificial intelligence, hair restoration, and global aesthetic practice.

The course is particularly relevant to dermatologists, procedural specialists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic medicine clinicians, laser safety professionals, nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking education in medical laser technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026?

It is an educational recordings program based on the 45th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

When was the original conference held?

May 7–9, 2026.

When were the official recordings released?

June 10, 2026.

How many modules are included in the CME package?

The official CME recordings package contains 18 educational modules.

Does the program cover medical and aesthetic laser treatments?

Yes. The curriculum addresses laser physics, dermatology, cutaneous treatments, aesthetic medicine, photobiomodulation, regenerative medicine, and energy-based technologies.

Does it include laser treatment in skin of color?

Yes. Dedicated educational content addresses safe and effective applications in Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI.

Does the program cover artificial intelligence?

Yes. It includes education on AI applications in aesthetic medicine, imaging, treatment planning, and clinical workflow.

Does the program include photobiomodulation?

Yes. The original CME package includes a dedicated PBM session.

Are the official ASLMS recordings downloadable?

No. The publisher describes recordings as streaming content that is not available for download.

Are CME credits included with independently purchased study files?

No. Official CME and CE credits require eligible participation through ASLMS.

Course Information

Feature	Details
Course	ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026
Organizer	American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Original Conference	May 7–9, 2026
Recordings Launch	June 10, 2026
Official Expiration	November 30, 2026
Original CME Package	18 Modules
Maximum CME	25.5 Hours
Maximum CE	35.2 Hours
Specialty	Laser Medicine and Dermatology
Original Recording Format	Streaming Audio and Slides
Language	English

Official ASLMS References

ASLMS 2026 CME Recordings:

https://learn.aslms.org/products/cme-2026-aslms-45th-annual-conference-recordings

ASLMS Annual Conference:

https://www.aslms.org/annual-conference/

ASLMS Education Center:

https://www.aslms.org/career-professional-development/education/

The official references describe the educational content, accreditation arrangements, and original streaming format.

Short Description

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 45th Annual Conference Recordings 2026 (ASLMS 2026) provides advanced education in medical lasers, dermatology, cosmetic surgery, energy-based devices, photobiomodulation, pigmentary disorders, skin of color, regenerative medicine, and artificial intelligence.

Recorded during the May 7–9, 2026 ASLMS Annual Conference, the official CME collection features 18 educational modules covering foundational laser science and contemporary clinical applications.

Topics

Module 1: CE 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Nursing / Allied Health

• Course Directors: Barbara J. Humphreys, RN, BN; Rebecca L. Sprague, RN, NP-C

• Presentations:

  1. Safety Through Understanding Settings and Their Adjustments – John E. Hoopman, CMLSO (Medical Laser Specialist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX)

  2. Law and Order – Navigating Through the Treacherous Waters of Malpractice – E. Victor Ross, MD (Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Scripps Clinic)

  3. The Compliance Blueprint for Medical Laser Safety Programs – Patti A. Owens, BSN, MHA, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN (Consultant, AestheticMed/LaserMed Consulting International LLC)

  4. Integrative Approach to Acne – Jessica Kaylor, MMS, PA-C, IFMCP

  5. Skin Typing for Safe and Efficacious Outcomes – Tracey L. Mancuso, BSc-HS, CMLSO (Practitioner Educator Consultant, DermaRoom)

  6. Laser Complications and How to Treat – Jill S. Waibel, MD (Owner, Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute; Owner, Miami Dermatology and Laser Research, Miami, FL)

  7. Laser Treatment of Scars – Jill S. Waibel, MD (Owner, Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute; Owner, Miami Dermatology and Laser Research, Miami, FL)

  8. Making the Most of Your Settings – Molly Wanner, MD, MBA (Massachusetts General Hospital)

Module 2: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Practice Perfect: Tools and Tactics for Operational Excellence

• Course Directors: Anne M. Chapas, MD; Elizabeth L. Tanzi, MD, FAAD

• Presentations:

  1. Building a Patient Centered Practice – Jennifer L. MacGregor, MD

  2. Introducing New Technology – Terrence C. Keaney, MD (Founder, SkinDC)

  3. Social Media Strategies – Nkemjika Ugonabo, MD, MPH (UnionDerm; Albert Einstein College of Medicine)

  4. HR Strategies for Hiring, Retention and Firing – Brenda LaTowsky, MD (Cosmetic Dermatologist, Clear Dermatology & Aesthetics Center)

  5. How to Deal with the Unhappy Cosmetic Patient – Jessica G. Labadie, MD (Dermatologist, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)

  6. Malpractice Strategies and Dealing with a Lawsuit – Amy F. Taub, MD, FAAD (Founder/Managing Physician/Assistant Professor, Advanced Dermatology and Skinfo / A Forefront Dermatology Practice / Northwestern University Medical School)

  7. Preventing and Dealing with Cyber Attack – Jennifer M. Segal, MD

Module 3: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Ink & Hue: Mastering Laser Removal of Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions

• Course Directors: Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS (Medical Director/Founder, Dermatology Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas); Nazanin Saedi, MD

• Presentations:

  1. The Science of Dyspigmentation – B. S. Chandrashekar, MD

  2. Tattoo Removal 360 – William Kwan, MD, FAAD (Physician, Golden State Dermatology Beverly Hills)

  3. Minimizing Pigment in Skin of Color – Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD (Founding Medical Director, Connecticut Skin Institute)

  4. Best Practices for Treating Skin of Color – Boncheol L. Goo, MD, MSc (Chief Director, Naeum Dermatology and Aesthetics Clinic, Seoul, Korea)

Module 4: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Beyond Human Insight: AI in the Age of Aesthetic Innovation

• Course Directors: Lilit Garibyan, MD, PhD; Zakia Rahman, MD

• Presentations:

  1. How Industry R&D Can Leverage AI – Kerrie Jiang, MSN, NP

  2. Ethical Consideration in the Use of AI – Arlene Ruiz de Luzuriaga, MPH, MBA, MD (Dermatologist, University of Chicago, Dept. of Medicine, Section of Dermatology)

  3. AI In Energy Based Devices – Diala Haykal, MD (Laser Aesthetic Medical Center)

  4. Behind the Paradigm for AI in Assessing Skin Lesions – Shlomit Halachmi, MD, PhD (Founder and CEO, Building 66)

Module 5: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – The Red Light District: What’s New in Photobiomodulation

• Course Directors: Ellen S. Marmur, MD; David M. Ozog, MD

• Presentations:

  1. Mechanisms of Action and Validation of Early Photobiomodulation Research – Rox Anderson, MD (Professor of Dermatology, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA)

  2. Clinical Use and Early Research: Darkness Before the Dawn – Robert A. Weiss, MD, FAAD (Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of Maryland)

  3. Green Light Science: Biological Rationale, Dosing, and Emerging Evidence – Ellen S. Marmur, MD (Owner/Founder, Marmur Medical & MMSkincare)

  4. Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions – Jody Comstock, MD (Cosmetic and Procedural Dermatologist, Skin Spectrum)

  5. Clinical Applications of PBM: Acne, Pigment, Inflammation, Actinic Keratoses, and Recovery – David M. Ozog, MD (Department Chair, Henry Ford Health, Department of Dermatology, Detroit, MI)

  6. Pitfalls, Adverse Effects, and Common Clinical Mistakes in PBM – Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS (Dermatologist, SUNY Downstate)

Module 6: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Lasers in Medicine

• Course Directors: Ariel Eber, MD; Paul M. Friedman, MD

• Presentations:

  1. Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions and Pediatric Lasers – Kristen M. Kelly, MD (Chair of Dermatology, University of California Irvine)

  2. Laser Treatment of Scars – Arielle N.B. Kauvar, MD (Director, New York Laser & Skin Care)

  3. Pigmentary Disorders – Ariel Eber, MD (University of Miami)

  4. Rosacea – Jessica G. Labadie, MD (Dermatologist, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)

  5. Nasal Contouring – Mary Dick, MD (Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Rush University Medical Center)

  6. Laser Treatment in Skin of Color – Emily L. Guo, MD (Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, Houston, TX)

  7. Miscellaneous Cases – Taryn N. Murray, MD (Cleveland Clinic)

Module 7: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Skin of Color: Best Practices for Lasers and EBD

• Course Directors: Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH; Keyvan Nouri, MD, MBA

• Presentations:

  1. The Art and Science of Treating Skin of Color with Lasers and Energy-based Devices – Eliot F. Battle, Jr., MD (CEO & Co-Founder, Cultura Dermatology & Plastic Surgery)

  2. Picosecond Laser and Nanosecond Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions in East Asian Populations – Henry Hin Lee Chan, MD, PhD, FRCP (Hon Clinical Professor, University of Hong Kong)

  3. Broad Applications of Lasers in the Management of Common Dermatologic Disorders in Skin of Color (Case Based) – Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH (Vice Chair, Weill Cornell Medicine)

  4. Treatment of Melasma and other Hyperpigmentation Disorders in South Asian Populations – Mukta B. Sachdev, MD(Derm), DD, DPD, DipDerm (UK) (Medical Director, MS Skin Centre)

  5. Laser/EBD Treatment Pearls for Acne Scarring and more! (Case Based) – Hye Jin Chung, MD, MMSc (Associate Professor, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA)

Module 8: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Global Aesthetic Lens

• Course Directors: Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD, FAAD; Mona Sadeghpour, MD

• Presentations:

  1. Aesthetic Considerations in the Middle Eastern Patient – Mona Sadeghpour, MD

  2. The New Indian Aesthetic: Balancing Tradition, Technology, and Regional Identity – Shehnaz Z. Arsiwala, MD, DDV (Director, Renewderm Skin, Hair, Lasers and Aesthetics Centre)

  3. What Comes After Efficacy and Safety? Re-evaluation of Aesthetic Medicine from Another Perspective – Kentaro Oku, MD (Director, Hills Grace Clinic)

  4. Kbeauty – Latest Innovations from Korea – David Kim, MD (Medical Director, Soho Dermatology)

  5. The Brazilian Edge: Redefining Energy-Based Aesthetics Through Integration – Rafael M. Nunes, MD

Module 9: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Bow to the Crown – Latest in Hair Restoration

• Course Director: Marc R. Avram, MD

• Faculty Panelists: Marc R. Avram, MD; Ronda S. Farah, MD; Suleima Arruda, MD; Douglas Wu, MD, PhD; Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD; Jessica G. Labadie, MD; Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc

• Presentations:

  1. Lasers, PRP, and Surgery for Restoring Hair Loss for Men and Women – Marc R. Avram, MD (Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital)

  2. Exosomes – The Unbiased Truth – Ronda S. Farah, MD (University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, Minneapolis, MN & Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN)

  3. Lasers and Exosomes for Restoring Hair Loss – Suleima Arruda, MD (Clinical Research Director, Sadick Dermatology, New York, NY)

  4. Emerging Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia – Marc R. Avram, MD (Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital)

Module 10: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – The Power of Pairing: Combining Modalities

• Course Directors: Sara Hogan, MD (Founder and Medical Director, Cosmedica Dermatology); Arisa E. Ortiz, MD (Professor of Dermatology; Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, University of California San Diego)

• Presentations:

  1. Combining Modalities for the Treatment of Melasma – Arisa E. Ortiz, MD (Professor of Dermatology; Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, University of California San Diego)

  2. Combining Modalities for Facial Rejuvenation – Farah A. Moustafa, MD (Assistant Professor, Director Laser & Cosmetics Center, Tufts Medical Center)

  3. Combining Modalities for the Treatment of Skin Laxity – Sara Hogan, MD (Founder and Medical Director, Cosmedica Dermatology)

  4. Combining Modalities for the Treatment of Textural Abnormalities – Lisa Ishii, MD, FAAD (Board-Certified Dermatologist, Aesthetic Solutions, Chapel Hill, NC)

  5. Combining Modalities for the Treatment of Scarring – Thomas M. Beachkofsky, MD (Director, Cutaneous Rehabilitation & Dermatology Laser Surgery, Dermatology, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL)

  6. Combining Modalities – Devices, Injectables and More – Molly Wanner, MD, MBA (Massachusetts General Hospital)

Module 11: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Seeing Red – All Things Vascular

• Course Directors: Roy G. Geronemus, MD (Dermatologist, Director, Roy G. Geronemus MD); Kristen M. Kelly, MD (Chair of Dermatology, University of California Irvine)

• Faculty Panelists: Kristen M. Kelly, MD; Lisa M. Arkin, MD; Paul M. Friedman, MD; Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD; Jessica G. Labadie, MD; Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc

• Presentations:

  1. Intro to Vascular Lesion Treatment – Kristen M. Kelly, MD (Chair of Dermatology, University of California Irvine)

  2. Vascular Tumors and Malformations – Lisa M. Arkin, MD (Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI)

  3. Rosacea and Telangiectases – Paul M. Friedman, MD

  4. Pediatric Vascular Laser Treatments – Roy G. Geronemus, MD (Dermatologist, Director, Roy G. Geronemus MD)

Module 12: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Where’d You Park Your Pico? New Destinations for a Versatile Workhorse

• Course Directors: Emil A. Tanghetti, MD; Douglas Wu, MD, PhD

• Presentations:

  1. Why a Pico Second Laser Part I – Emil A. Tanghetti, MD

  2. Why a Pico Second Laser Part II and Novel Therapeutic Endpoints: Optimizing the Safety and Efficacy the Picosecond Nd:Yag Laser – Douglas Wu, MD, PhD (Director, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, CA)

  3. The Histology and Clinical Applications of the Picosecond Alexandrite Laser – Emil A. Tanghetti, MD

  4. Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions – Woraphong Manuskiatti, MD (Vice President for Academic and Service Affair, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University)

Module 13: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – The Eyes Have It: Multidisciplinary Approach to Periorbital Rejuvenation

• Course Directors: Wendy Lee, MD, MS; Julie Woodward, MD

• Presentations:

  1. Ablative CO2 Laser – Nicole Langelier, MD, MBE

  2. Ablative Erbium Laser Resurfacing – Jason N. Pozner, MD (Director, Sanctuary Plastic Surgery)

  3. Peri-Ocular Broad Band Light – Adam Scheiner, MD (Founder, RESET Cosmetic Surgery LLC)

  4. Non-Ablative Laser – Wendy Lee, MD, MS

  5. Treatment of Hydrated Filler – Ana Carolina Victoria, MD

  6. Brow Lifting/Laser Blepharoplasty – Julie Woodward, MD (Professor, Duke)

  7. Filler vs Fat Transposition/Grafting – John J. Martin, MD

  8. Lower Blepharoplasty – Jennifer Murdock, MD (Jennifer Murdock MD, PLLC)

Module 14: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Posting with Purpose: Social Media Strategies for the Modern Practice

• Course Directors: Nkemjika Ugonabo, MD, MPH (UnionDerm; Albert Einstein College of Medicine); Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD (Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center)

• Faculty Panelists: Corey L. Hartman, MD (Founder & Medical Director, Skin Wellness Dermatology); Spencer Hawkins, MD, FAAD (Dermatologist & Hair Restoration Surgeon, Hair Medicine Institute); Arisa E. Ortiz, MD (Professor of Dermatology; Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, University of California San Diego)

• Presentations:

  1. Interactive Panel Discussion: Optimizing Content Creation, Personal Branding, and Social Media Strategies (Instagram, TikTok, and Emerging Platforms) for the Modern Procedural Practice – Nkemjika Ugonabo, MD, MPH; Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD; Corey L. Hartman, MD; Spencer Hawkins, MD, FAAD; Arisa E. Ortiz, MD

Module 15: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Lasers and Skin Cancer

• Course Directors: Mathew M. Avram, MD; Molly Wanner, MD, MBA

• Presentations:

  1. Basic Science Mechanisms of Cancer Prevention – Molly Wanner, MD, MBA (Massachusetts General Hospital)

  2. Skin Cancer Prevention and the IGF Pathway – Jeffrey B. Travers, MD, PhD (Chair of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Wright State University)

  3. Skin Cancer Prevention and Treatment with Laser and EBD – Mathew M. Avram, MD (Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital Laser and Cosmetic Center; Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA)

  4. Treatment of Skin Cancer with LADD and PDT – Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc (Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg)

  5. Integrating Laser Treatment of Skin Cancer into your Practice – Bruce Robinson, MD

  6. Oral and Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer – Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS (Founder, Richey Dermatology: Laser and Skin Cancer Center)

  7. Dermatopathology and Laser Treatment of Skin Cancer – Zeina S. Tannous, MD (Professor and Chair of Dermatology, Lebanese American University)

  8. The Use of Confocal Microscopy and Imaging for Skin Cancer – Christopher Zachary, MBBS, FRCP (UC Irvine Department of Dermatology)

Module 16: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Contour Management in the GLP-1 Era: Energy-Based and Volume Solutions

• Course Directors: Macrene R. Alexiades, MD, PhD (Associate Clinical Professor, Yale University School of Medicine); Jennifer L. MacGregor, MD

• Presentations:

  1. Managing Skin Laxity in GLP-1 Patients: The Role of Energy-Based Technologies – Macrene R. Alexiades, MD, PhD (Associate Clinical Professor, Yale University School of Medicine)

  2. Fat Grafting for Skin Laxity After GLP-1–Induced Weight Loss – Lisa Donofrio, MD

  3. Combination Strategies for Managing Skin Laxity and Contour After GLP-1 Weight Loss – Amy Taub, MD, FAAD (Founder/Managing Physician/Assistant Professor, Advanced Dermatology and Skinfo / A Forefront Dermatology Practice / Northwestern University Medical School)

  4. Overview of GLP-1 Mechanisms in the Skin for Thoughtful Therapeutic Plans – Anne Chapas, MD (Medical Director of UnionDerm, Union Square Laser Dermatology, New York, NY)

  5. Cases & Practical Strategies – Jennifer L. MacGregor, MD

Module 17: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Regenerative Medicine in the World of Lasers

• Course Directors: Diane Duncan, MD, FACS (Plastic Surgical Associates); Saranya P. Wyles, MD, PhD (Director, Regenerative Dermatology and Skin Longevity Laboratory, Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN)

• Presentations:

  1. Rethinking the Role of Lasers in Aesthetic Medicine – Steven Bengelsdorf, MD (Medical Director, Franklin Skin and Laser)

  2. Combining EBDs with Regenerative Elements – Greg Chernoff, MD (Chernoff Plastic Surgery)

  3. Biological Enablers: Regenerative Therapies with Laser and Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery – Jill S. Waibel, MD (Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Miami, FL)

  4. Plasma Skin Resurfacing and Exosomes: Perfect Together – Melinda Lacerna Kimbrell, MD, FACS (Plastic Surgeon, LA Plastic Surgery)

  5. How to Combine Lasers and Regenerative Options in Your Practice for Best Outcomes – Diane Duncan, MD, FACS (Plastic Surgical Associates)

  6. Energy Meets Longevity: Lasers as Catalysts for Regenerative Skin Health – Saranya P. Wyles, MD, PhD (Director, Regenerative Dermatology and Skin Longevity Laboratory, Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN)

Module 18: CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings – Laser Physics 101

• Course Directors: E. Victor Ross, MD (Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Scripps Clinic); Kelly Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD (Dermatologist / Owner, The Dermatology House, Park City, UT)

• Presentations:

  1. Intro & Laser Basics: Inside the Devices – E. Victor Ross, MD (Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Scripps Clinic)

  2. Ablative and Non-Ablative Resurfacing – Nicole M. Golbari, MD, MPH (NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Division of Dermatology)

  3. Vascular Lasers – Morgan B. Murphrey, MD (Dermatologist, Dermatology Partners, Inc.)

  4. Pigment and Tattoo Lasers – Farah A. Moustafa, MD (Assistant Professor, Director Laser & Cosmetics Center, Tufts Medical Center)

  5. Practice Pearls & Endpoints – Kelly Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD (Dermatologist / Owner, The Dermatology House, Park City, UT)