Expert Laser Insights With Dr. Cheri Frey: Optimizing Rosacea, Skin Safety, and Melanocyte-Sparing Treatments
Laser expert Dr. Cheri Frey shares top insights on treating rosacea, preventing complications, and advancing skin-safe laser care for all skin types.
In this in-depth video series, Dermatology Times partners with board-certified dermatologist Cheri Frey, MD, to explore key advancements and best practices in laser dermatology. This series offers essential clinical guidance for dermatologists, laser specialists, and skin health professionals.
Dr. Frey shares expert strategies on how to treat rosacea with lasers, emphasizing the importance of integrated approaches that combine energy-based devices with topical or systemic therapies to address both vascular and inflammatory pathways. She also dives into laser safety protocols, highlighting how to manage patient expectations, adjust device parameters, and ensure appropriate aftercare to prevent complications—especially in patients with darker skin types or underlying sensitivities.
The final segment focuses on the future of laser treatment for skin of color, including innovations that preserve melanocytes and offer precision-based laser therapy for diverse skin tones.
Presented by Dr. Cheri Frey, MD
Board-certified dermatologist, assistant professor of dermatology at Howard University, and Chair of the dermatology section of the National Medical Association. Dr. Frey practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology at Howard University in Washington, DC.