For the Public

Welcome to the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)! We are an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care through the safe and effective use of lasers and other energy‑based technologies.

Members from around the world represent more than 50 specialties in medicine, science, biomedical engineering, and industry.

Featured Benefits:

About Lasers and Energy-Based Devices

The scope of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery has expanded beyond the field of lasers to include other types of energy-based devices for non-invasive treatments and surgical uses.

Patient benefits with laser/energy utilization include less swelling, reduced postoperative pain, reduced tissue injury, speedy recovery, reduced risk of infection, optimum healing, and reduced incidence of scar formation.

Learn more about lasers and energy-based devices:

Specialty Laser and Energy-Based Device Use

Lasers and other energy-based technologies continue to play an important role in medical treatments, significantly expanding the ability to perform less invasive procedures with added benefits in a wide range of medical specialties, including:

Treatments Using Lasers and Energy-Based Devices

From aesthetics to medical conditions, a wide variety of treatments utilize lasers and energy-based devices.

Learn more about common conditions and procedures by exploring the links below, then use the Physician Locator to find a board-certified physician in your area.

Find a Clinician / Physician

Through the Physician Locator, you will have access to ASLMS members who are board-certified physicians in a wide variety of specialties. Search by specialty, treatment, or location. Find a physician now.

New Beginnings Tattoo Removal Program

Board-certified ASLMS members have volunteered to remove radiation marks and sex trafficking tattoos free of charge for survivors so they can have the new beginning they deserve.

To ensure that patients receive the best treatment, all participating physicians are board-certified and are ASLMS members in good standing. Learn More

Please Note: When searching for New Beginnings providers, please make sure you check either the "Radiation Mark Removal" or "Branding Tattoo Removal" box in the search criteria. Find a provider now.

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About ASLMS

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) was founded in 1980 and is the world's largest professional organization dedicated to promoting research, education, and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser and energy-based applications. Learn More

Outside Resources

For additional information on devices, treatments, or physicians, ASLMS suggests a number of external websites.

New Beginnings Tattoo Removal Program

Board-certified ASLMS members have volunteered to remove radiation marks and sex trafficking tattoos free of charge for survivors so they can have the new beginning they deserve. Learn More

Safety Tips and Complications

Laser surgery is a safe and effective therapy for numerous medically necessary and elective cosmetic procedures. Before undergoing a laser procedure, ASLMS recommends that individuals review safety tips.

Media Center

Media representatives will find important background information and the latest news in the Media Center.