The Science Behind Laser Treatments Featuring Dr. Daniel Belkin
Skincare Anarchy
Ekta et al.
4.2 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 27 January 2025
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Dr. Daniel Belkin, a double board-certified dermatologist and laser expert, to break down the science behind laser treatments. From CO2 resurfacing to acne solutions and safe treatments for melanin-rich skin, Dr. Belkin demystifies how lasers work and what patients need to know before undergoing treatment.
Dr. Belkin shares his journey from an artistic background to dermatologic surgery, where his passion for aesthetics and science led him to specialize in laser technology. He explains how lasers use specific wavelengths to target skin concerns like pigmentation, blood vessels, and wrinkles, offering precise and effective treatment options.
A major highlight of the episode is the discussion on CO2 lasers, which are widely used for skin resurfacing and collagen stimulation. Dr. Belkin explains how these lasers improve fine lines, scars, and sun damage—particularly around the eyes—without the need for surgery.
For acne, he clarifies that while lasers can reduce oil production and treat scarring, they are not a cure for active breakouts. Instead, combining laser treatments with medical therapies like Accutane leads to the best long-term results.
Dr. Belkin also emphasizes the importance of treating darker skin tones carefully with specialized settings to prevent hyperpigmentation. He urges patients to seek trained professionals with deep knowledge of laser physics and safety.
Whether you're considering laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, or acne treatments, this episode offers expert insights into the ever-evolving world of laser dermatology. Tune in to learn how these advanced technologies can transform skin health.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey guys, welcome back to Skin Anarchy. This is Ecta. I'm really, really excited about our guest today because he is truly an expert in his field, and I've been really meaning to talk to him for a while. |
| 0:10.3 | Without further ado, I would love to |
| 0:21.7 | discuss today, Dr. Belkin, is lasers, but walking the show, I'm so excited to host you. Thank you so |
| 0:26.7 | much, I'm excited to be here. Thank you for having me. Yeah, it's an honor. I would love to actually |
| 0:31.2 | kind of get started with learning more about you. What got you into dermatology? So my parents both |
| 0:36.0 | are doctors and they always encouraged me to go to medical school |
| 0:40.3 | and I kind of resisted for a while and I was really into art actually. |
| 0:44.3 | So I explored a bunch of things in college and then eventually you sort of wasn't sure what to do with myself. |
| 0:50.3 | I ended up going to medical school and was really drawn to sort of more aesthetic fields |
| 0:56.1 | because of my interest in art. And I found dermatology and dermatologic surgery, also known as |
| 1:03.5 | Moe's surgery, which is where we kind of cut out and reconstruct from skin cancers. I found a mentor |
| 1:10.3 | when I was at Cornell Med School is a well-known Moe surgeon, |
| 1:14.5 | and he and I did some research together, |
| 1:17.3 | and that's sort of how I got into the field. |
| 1:20.7 | And then I did residency at USC in Southern California, |
| 1:24.3 | and then I came back to New York for a fellowship in dermatologic surgery. |
| 1:29.9 | And usually fellowships in germ surgery include both mose surgery and also depending on the |
| 1:35.9 | program, some cosmetic and laser. And I did a very laser heavy fellowship with a man named |
| 1:41.8 | Roy Geronimus who was sort of one of the pioneers of laser |
| 1:46.6 | or medicine. I mean, you know, I feel like dermatology, we don't really talk about the field a lot, |
| 1:52.2 | but it's such a competitive field. And there's so much that is there in terms of specializing that |
| 1:57.5 | we don't really get to hear about it. I was talking from the medical side. Yeah, it's a very rich field with so many varied places to go. You could focus on allergy or |
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