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Cosmetic Laser Fundamentals

Laser and light interactions and matching devices to treatment goals are the focus of this course.

Curriculum

  • Laser and light interactions
  • Matching devices to treatment goals
  • Safety and skin-type assessment

Learning objectives

  • Relate wavelength and tissue target to the clinical objective
  • Identify device-specific safety information needed before use

Preparation

Review the concepts of chromophore, pulse duration, cooling and protective eyewear.

Case exercise

A practice owns two platforms advertised for pigmentation. Create a comparison using the actual model indications, the target concern and the patient’s skin history.

Learning check

Explain why the same displayed energy number cannot be transferred directly between two devices. Name the device-specific reference you would check.

Learning guide sources

Course structure

Learning formatsLevelTeaching method
In person · Livestream · On demandIntermediateHands-on

Tuition by format

Learning formatReference tuitionLength or basis
In person$2,299—
Livestream$849—
On demand$6992h 57m
Membership rates by format
FormatMembershipReference rate
In personPlatinumIncluded
In personDiamondIncluded
In personSapphireIncluded
LivestreamLivestreamIncluded
LivestreamLivestream PlusIncluded
LivestreamIn-person membership$599
LivestreamSapphireIncluded
Published promotional rates on November 7, 2026

Historical reference for this catalog edition. Contact ASAHRS for current offers.

FormatAdvertised pricePublished by the reference provider
In person$2,099Source
Livestream$799Source
On demand$499Source

Reference tuition is based on published Empire Medical Training rates. ASAHRS dates, faculty assignments and final enrollment terms are pending.

Pricing and curriculum sources