The Briefings
Reporting on bh lasers.
Independent reporting on cosmetic lasers in Beverly Hills: which wavelength fits which concern, what fractional, IPL and picosecond devices actually do, and which clinics run current-generation hardware.
Safety · 4 min · Hugo Lindenbaum
Alexandrite or Nd:YAG? How Wavelength Decides Laser Hair Removal Safety for Darker Skin
Beverly Hills practices treat one of the most ethnically diverse patient populations in the country. The difference between a smooth result and a burn often comes down to a single number: the wavelength.
June 12, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Soren Mackenzie
1550 nm vs 1927 nm: Choosing the Right Fractional Non-Ablative Wavelength in Beverly Hills
Two workhorse wavelengths dominate non-ablative resurfacing menus across Beverly Hills. They are often booked interchangeably, but they target different depths, different chromophores, and different problems.
June 12, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
1550 vs 1927: How to Read the Two Numbers That Decide What a Fractional Laser Actually Does
Beverly Hills patients are often quoted both wavelengths in the same consultation, sometimes in the same device. Here is what each one physically does to skin, who benefits from which, and why the answer is frequently both.
June 12, 2026
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 · 5 min · Hugo Lindenbaum
Fractional CO2 vs. Nonablative 1550 nm: What the Wavelength Actually Decides
Two of the most requested resurfacing lasers in Beverly Hills work on completely different principles. Here is what the physics means for downtime, results, and who should choose which.
June 11, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Leticia Arrington
755 vs 810 vs 1064: How Wavelength Decides Who a Hair Removal Laser Is Safe For
Three numbers appear on nearly every Beverly Hills laser hair removal menu. Here is what they actually mean for melanin, depth, and burn risk, explained at the level of the physics.
June 11, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Hugo Lindenbaum
Myth Check: No, Lasers Do Not Cure Melasma, and the Best Beverly Hills Practices Will Tell You So
Melasma is one of the most common reasons patients book laser consultations in Beverly Hills, and one of the conditions lasers are most likely to make worse. Here is what the device physics and the pigment biology actually say.
June 11, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 4 min · Leticia Arrington
Fraxel vs Moxi: Comparing Recovery Time
Fraxel and Moxi both use fractional laser technology, but their recovery timelines, mechanisms, and ideal candidates differ considerably.
June 8, 2026
Treatment Guide · 4 min · Damaris Okonjo
Clear and Brilliant vs Fraxel: Which Gentle Laser Fits You
A clinical breakdown of two non-ablative resurfacing platforms, their mechanisms, recovery profiles, and realistic outcomes.
June 8, 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
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
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Yasmin Delacroix
CO2 laser vs erbium resurfacing: Key differences explained
Two dominant ablative technologies target wrinkles and texture differently. Here's what dermatologists actually observe.
June 7, 2026