Dr. Battle is CEO and founder of Washington, DC’s renowned Cultura Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center, a ground-breaking medical practice merging dermatology, laser surgery, plastic surgery, and spa therapy. His office is always filled with physicians seeking advance training and patients from all over the world who seek out his expertise. His 3 year pioneering research at Harvard helped to invent the new generation of non-invasive “color blind” cosmetic lasers opening up the field to patients of all cultures, regardless of skin of color or ethnicity. He is one of the most sought out teachers and lecturers in the field of cosmetic laser therapy.
Dr. Battle is the Co-Chair of the Skin of Color Seminar Series, May 5-6, 2018 in New York City. During the 2017 event, he shared his top parameters for success in treating skin of color patients with lasers and devices.
Parameters for Success – Treating Skin of Color Patients
- Use the Correct Laser or Device
- Choose the Appropriate Wavelength
- Stay within Safe Parameters
- Use Aggressive Skin Cooling
- Become an Expert
- Choose only treatments with proven success including:
- Hair Removal
- Pigment Improvement
- Texture Improvement
- Skin Tightening
- Body Contouring
- Do No Harm – Treat Conservatively
- “Don’t rely on most parameters supplied by the laser manufacturers. Treat more conservatively and minimize erythema or edema.”
- Stay Under the Erythema & Edema Threshold
- “When treating patients with skin of color, stay under the erythema threshold. Longer wavelengths, lower fluences, longer pulse durations, maximize cooling. Skin Cooling – Thermal side effects happens when the epidermis heats up > 45 degrees. Treat all Skin of Color patients at max. of 1 hertz.”
- Manage Patient Expectations
Dr. Battle will share insights into his extensive laser knowledge at SOCSS 2018 where he will present the latest research, practical pearls and techniques during in-depth sessions including:
- Live Laser and Device Demonstrations
- Updates on New Technologies for Treating Aesthetic Concerns in Skin of Color
- Ten Easy Steps to Improving Patient Experiences and Your Happiness
- Minimizing Laser Complications in Skin of Color Patients
- The Masters Share: Aesthetic Treatments Pearls in Skin of Color Patients – Panel Discussion