Laser technology has
Changed Dermatology in Washington, DC

There was a time when medical dermatology relied heavily on pharmacological and surgical techniques, and aesthetic skin care was in its infancy. The introduction of laser technology has dramatically changed modern dermatology practice. The team of professionals at Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center utilizes lasers for many aspects of treatment, to provide comfortable, effective, minimally-invasive care for patients in Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA.

If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, call us at

202-816-7557 to Learn More About Your Treatment Options.

How it began

LASER is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” A laser device focuses high-intensity light in a specific wavelength. Albert Einstein established the theoretical foundation for laser technology in 1917, and the first functioning laser came into being in 1960. Since that time, lasers have continued to evolve, finding their way into everything from the printer on your desk to grocery store bar code scanners, weapons of war, and medical applications.

Dermatologists began to use lasers more than 40 years ago. We found that certain wavelengths of laser energy were readily absorbed by red pigments in vascular birthmarks such as port wine stains. Treatment heated superficial capillaries, eliminating them and lightening the lesion.

With tremendous advances in laser technology, devices became safer predictable. Now, in the hands of a trained and experienced dermatologist, laser therapies are extremely effective, with low risk of side effects. Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center uses only FDA-cleared laser instrumentation.

How lasers are used in dermatology today

• Treatment of medical dermatological conditions such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis.
• Removal of precancerous lesions (actinic keratoses).
• Permanent hair reduction.
• Tattoo removal.
• Treatment of pigmentation irregularities – melasma, freckles, sun spots, and age spots.
• To fade vascular and pigmented birthmarks.
• Skin resurfacing to improve tone and texture and treat signs of premature aging including lines, wrinkles, and lax skin.
• Excision of warts and skin growths, with minimal bleeding, scarring, or risk of infection.
• Melt fat to improve the effectiveness of liposuction.
• Resolve problematic leg veins and visible blood vessels.
• Scar remediation.

Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center brings contemporary laser therapies and surgical options to patients in the Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA area. Call 202-816-7557 or 571-449-2555 to schedule a consultation.