Science Writer · Editorial staff
Soren Mackenzie
Writes the publication's comparison guides, weighing the options in laser treatments side by side.
27 stories by Soren Mackenzie
Safety · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Alexandrite vs. Nd:YAG: How Wavelength Decides Who Can Safely Get Laser Hair Removal
The two workhorse hair removal lasers in Beverly Hills practices target the same pigment but behave very differently in the skin. Here is the physics that should drive the choice, and the questions to ask before anyone fires a pulse.
June 11, 2026
Treatment Guide · 4 min · Soren Mackenzie
CO2 Laser vs Erbium Resurfacing: How They Work and What to Expect
Two ablative resurfacing technologies dominate wrinkle and scar treatment. Here's how they differ mechanically, clinically, and in recovery.
June 7, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Are laser results permanent? Setting expectations
Some changes last; aging and sun keep going. What maintenance really means.
June 4, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Sciton vs Fraxel Resurfacing Platforms: How They Work and What to Expect
A clinical comparison of two leading fractional laser systems, their mechanisms, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes.
June 2, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser for Broken Capillaries on the Nose: A Clinical Treatment Guide
A clear-eyed look at how vascular lasers target and eliminate broken capillaries on the nose.
May 30, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser for Stretch Marks: Honest Clinical Assessment and What to Expect
How laser technology addresses stretch marks, realistic outcomes, recovery timelines, and who benefits most.
May 29, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser for Under Eye Wrinkles: A Clinical Treatment Guide
A reported guide to how laser treatments work, who qualifies, what recovery involves, and what results to expect.
May 29, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser Treatment for Surgical and Trauma Scars: How It Works and What to Expect
A clinical overview of laser for surgical scar reduction, mechanisms, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes.
May 28, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
What Laser Hair Removal Costs in Beverly Hills
A reported breakdown of laser hair removal Beverly Hills cost, covering how the technology works, who qualifies, and what to expect.
May 21, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Vbeam Recovery and Bruising: What to Expect After Treatment
A clinical overview of timeline, mechanisms, and realistic expectations for healing after Vbeam laser therapy.
May 14, 2026
Skin Concerns · 6 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser treatment for acne scars
Matching the laser to the scar type is what makes it work.
May 10, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Can You Do Laser in Summer? A Clinical Reality Check
Summer laser treatments are possible but require strict sun protection protocols and realistic expectations about timing.
May 7, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Does Laser Hair Removal Cause Cancer? The Evidence
A myth-check review of the science behind laser hair removal and whether it poses any cancer risk.
April 25, 2026
Safety · 6 min · Soren Mackenzie
Can Laser Remove Deep Wrinkles in One Session? A Myth Check
One laser session rarely erases deep wrinkles, but understanding why reveals what treatments can realistically achieve.
April 21, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
What Is Moxi Laser and What Is It Built For
A clinical overview of fractional laser technology, recovery expectations, candidacy, and realistic outcomes.
April 9, 2026
What to Know · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
How the Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser Works
A plain-English breakdown of the mechanism, ideal candidates, recovery timeline, and realistic results for this vascular laser.
April 7, 2026
Laser News · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
How AI in Cosmetic Laser Treatment Is Creeping Into Planning
Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how clinicians select, calibrate, and monitor laser and light therapies.
April 1, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Planning Your Laser Treatment Before a Wedding: A Clinical Timeline Guide
Understand when to schedule laser treatments, how recovery works, and realistic results for your wedding day.
March 22, 2026
Skin Concerns · 7 min · Soren Mackenzie
Lasers for pigment and the special problem of melasma
Why pigment lasers help some discoloration and can worsen others.
March 18, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
IPL photofacials for sun damage and redness
A low-downtime workhorse for brown spots and broken vessels.
March 14, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Does What You Eat Help Laser Recovery? A Guide to Laser Treatment Recovery Foods
Clinical evidence shows nutrition supports wound healing after laser procedures. Here's what the science says.
March 9, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser Hair Removal Face for Women: A Clinical Guide to Treatment, Results, and Recovery
How facial laser hair removal works, who benefits most, what to expect during healing, and realistic cost ranges.
February 6, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser Treatments That Restore Glow to Dull Tired Skin: A Guide to Your Options
A clinical look at which laser treatments address dull tired skin glow, how they work, and what results to expect.
February 1, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Reversing Decolletage Sun Damage With Laser for Sun Damaged Decolletage
How fractional and ablative lasers address chest wrinkles, texture, and pigment in one of the body's most visible areas.
January 29, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser for Forehead Lines: What It Can Do
How fractional and ablative lasers reduce dynamic and static wrinkles on the forehead through collagen remodeling.
January 28, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
Laser Resurfacing for Older Skin: A Treatment Guide for Your 60s and Beyond
What patients over 60 should know about candidacy, recovery, realistic results, and cost for laser resurfacing.
January 14, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
A Sensible First Laser Plan for Beginners: Finding the Best Laser Package for First Timers
A clear, clinical guide to choosing your first laser treatment, covering mechanisms, candidacy, recovery, and realistic costs.
January 4, 2026