Lutronic Derma V Laser Explained: Uses, Technology & Clinical Insight with Dr. James Wang
In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we welcome back Dr. James Wang of Metropolis Dermatology for an in-depth discussion on a new laser technology in dermatology: the Lutronic Derma V Laser.
As one of the first dermatologists in the U.S. to use this device, Dr. Wang shares firsthand clinical insight into how the Derma V laser works, what skin concerns it is designed to address, and how it fits into modern dermatologic care. Rather than focusing on trends, this conversation centers on laser science, patient selection, and realistic expectations.
We explore how dermatologists evaluate new laser devices, what differentiates the Derma V laser from existing vascular and pigment lasers, and why understanding treatment goals and skin type matters when considering in-office procedures.
Dr. Wang is a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, with training from Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His expertise provides a grounded, clinical perspective for listeners seeking clear information about professional laser treatments without exaggerated claims.
In this episode, we discuss:
What the Lutronic Derma V Laser is and how it works
Skin concerns commonly treated with the Derma V laser
How new laser technologies are evaluated for safety and effectiveness
What patients should understand before considering laser treatment
How laser procedures fit into long-term skin health planning
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Board-Certified Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist
Guest | Dr. Wang is a Harvard and UCLA-trained double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating skin cancers, psoriasis, eczema, and acne (including the safe use of Accutane). He is also an expert in anti-aging skin care, injectables, as well as laser treatments for scars, sunspots, and broken blood vessels. He has been named each year as Superdoctor, Top Doctor, and Top Dermatologist in various publications in the Los Angeles area.
He attended college at Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in biology. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and, concurrently, his MBA in healthcare policy from Harvard Business School.
From Boston, he came to southern California to complete his medical internship at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center and his dermatology residency training at UCLA. His interest in the microscopic diagnosis of skin conditions ultimately led him to complete a clinical fellowship in dermatopathology at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell/NY-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He is a specialist in diagnosing skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, as well as given presentations at national and international conferences. The Pacific Dermatology Association awarded him the Arnold W. Gurevich Prize. In addition, he received an international grant from the American Academy of Dermatology to…
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