Inflammaging and Anti-Aging with Aerolase | Michelle Henry, MD | Science of Skin Summit 2026

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At The Science of Skin Summit 2026, Michelle Henry, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Manhattan and longtime Aerolase user, explains how Aerolase supports anti-aging by addressing inflammaging.

Inflammaging is the chronic, low-grade inflammation that builds over time. It degrades cells, breaks down collagen, and contributes to systemic inflammation and overall aging. Dr. Henry describes how laser energy and photobiology interact with the mitochondria to help reduce inflammatory signals associated with this process. Researchers are still working out the exact pathways.

In her practice, Dr. Henry sees these clinical results:

• Collagen stimulation, so skin looks thicker and more robust
• Less laxity and fewer fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduced pigmentation
• Smaller-looking pores

Presented by Michelle Henry, MD

Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, CEO and founder of Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan, and Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed her dermatology residency as Chief Resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and a Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Henry specializes in high-risk skin cancer treatments, cosmetic surgery, hair loss, and treatments for diverse skin types. A Castle Connolly and New York Magazine Top Doctor, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Melanoma Research Foundation and L'Oréal's product validation board. She is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and American College of Mohs Surgery. An international speaker and Today show medical contributor, Dr. Henry has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and Harper's Bazaar for her clinical expertise and advocacy for skin of color.