Senior Editor · Editorial staff
Ezra Caulfield
Leads the publication's coverage of laser treatments and edits every story for accuracy and plain English.
28 stories by Ezra Caulfield
Skin Concerns · 4 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser Hair Removal on Deeper Skin Tones: Why the 1064 nm Nd:YAG Became the Beverly Hills Default
Alexandrite lasers are faster and often cheaper per session, so why do experienced practices reach for Nd:YAG the moment a patient's skin type passes Fitzpatrick III? The answer is physics, not marketing.
July 2, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
1550 nm vs 1927 nm: Choosing the Right Non-Ablative Fractional Wavelength for Your Skin Goal
Both wavelengths live inside the same handpieces at many Beverly Hills practices, but they treat different depths and different problems. Here is how clinicians actually decide between them.
July 2, 2026
Treatment Guide · 4 min · Ezra Caulfield
BBL vs IPL: Are They the Same Photofacial?
The BBL vs IPL difference is real and clinically significant, even though both treatments use broad-spectrum light.
June 7, 2026
Skin Concerns · 4 min · Ezra Caulfield
Picosecond vs Q-switched laser: Which technology removes pigment better?
Two laser platforms dominate pigment removal. Understanding their mechanics helps explain why clinicians choose differently.
June 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 4 min · Ezra Caulfield
Picosecond vs Q-switched lasers for pigment removal: how they work and what to expect
Understanding the physics and clinical differences between two laser technologies for treating tattoos, melasma, and age spots.
June 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Nd:YAG vs Alexandrite for laser hair removal: How they work and which is right for you
Two dominant laser types dominate hair removal. Here's how their wavelengths, safety profiles, and results compare.
June 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Nd:YAG vs Alexandrite for Laser Hair Removal: How They Work and Which Suits Your Skin
A clinical comparison of two dominant hair removal technologies, their mechanisms, candidacy, and realistic outcomes.
June 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Ablative vs Non-Ablative Laser for Wrinkles: What the Science Actually Says
A plain-English breakdown of how each laser category works, who qualifies, and what results to realistically expect.
June 2, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
BBL Photofacial for Rosacea: What It Can and Cannot Do
How broadband light therapy addresses rosacea symptoms, who benefits most, and what realistic outcomes look like.
May 31, 2026
What to Know · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser for Cherry Angiomas: How Dermatologists Remove These Common Red Spots
A clinical overview of laser treatment options, candidate selection, recovery expectations, and realistic outcomes for cherry angiomas.
May 26, 2026
Skin Concerns · 6 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser for Neck Wrinkles and Crepey Skin: A Clinical Treatment Guide
A clear-eyed look at how laser treatments address crepey neck skin, from mechanisms to recovery and realistic outcomes.
May 25, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser for Sun Damage on the Chest and Décolletage: A Treatment Guide
A plain-English guide to how laser for sun damage on chest skin works, who qualifies, and what recovery involves.
May 24, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser for Rosacea Flushing: How Light-Based Therapy Reduces Facial Redness
A clinical overview of laser and light treatments for persistent rosacea flushing, including mechanisms, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes.
May 23, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser for Persistent Rosacea Flushing: How It Works and What to Expect
Clinical overview of laser and light therapies targeting rosacea flushing, including mechanisms, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes.
May 23, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Treating Ice Pick Acne Scars with Laser
A clinical guide to how laser for ice pick acne scars works, who qualifies, and what results look like.
May 22, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
What a Fraxel Session Costs: Understanding Fraxel Cost Per Session
A breakdown of Fraxel pricing, how the laser works, recovery expectations, and realistic outcomes.
May 20, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
How Long Does IPL Redness Last: What to Expect After Treatment
Understanding IPL recovery timelines, mechanisms, and realistic expectations for post-treatment redness.
May 17, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
BBL Hero Downtime and Aftercare: What to Expect After Broadband Light Treatment
A clinical overview of recovery timelines, skin responses, and realistic outcomes following BBL Hero photofacial procedures.
May 17, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
How to Find a Good Laser Provider in Beverly Hills: A Clinical Vetting Guide
What credentials, equipment, and protocols separate qualified laser practitioners from inexperienced operators.
May 4, 2026
What to Know · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Is There a Best Age to Start Laser Skin Treatment?
Understanding the optimal timing for laser treatments based on skin condition, goals, and biological factors.
April 26, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Does Laser Hair Removal Really Last Forever? A Clinical Reality Check
Laser hair removal delivers long-term results, but permanence depends on biology, skin type, and maintenance.
April 19, 2026
Treatment Guide · 6 min · Ezra Caulfield
How to choose the right laser treatment for your concern
Match the device to the goal, texture, color, redness, or hair.
April 12, 2026
What to Know · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
How Fractional CO2 Laser Works: Clinical Mechanism and Patient Outcomes
A clinical overview of fractional CO2 laser technology, recovery expectations, and realistic results for skin resurfacing.
April 12, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
What Is Clear and Brilliant: A Clinical Overview of Treatment Indications
Clear and Brilliant uses fractional laser energy to address fine lines, texture, and early-stage skin damage with minimal downtime.
April 6, 2026
Safety · 6 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser treatments on darker skin tones: safety first
The right wavelengths and conservative settings make many treatments possible.
March 28, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
How to Reduce Redness After Laser: A Clinical Guide to Calming Your Skin
Understanding why post-laser redness happens and which evidence-based steps actually shorten recovery time for most patients.
March 12, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Laser and Energy Options for a Softening Jawline: A Guide to Laser for Sagging Jawline Non Surgical Treatments
A clinical look at how laser and energy-based devices address jawline laxity without surgery, including mechanisms, candidacy, and realistic outcomes.
February 24, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Ezra Caulfield
Treating Combined Texture and Scarring With Laser: A Clinical Guide
How fractional and ablative lasers address both textured skin and scarring in a single treatment plan.
December 31, 2025