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Dr. Andy Huang — Candela Key Opinion Leader
Advanced Laser Education · North America
500+ Practitioners trained
300+ Clinics across N. America
KOL Candela Key Opinion Leader
15+ Years clinical experience

Teaching judgment,
not just protocols.

Advanced laser training built around clinical reasoning, real endpoints, and the decision-making that doesn't come from a manual. On-site and virtual programs for practitioners who want to go deeper.

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Teaching Philosophy

Mentality over protocols.
Endpoints over settings.

"Most training programs hand you a protocol sheet and call it education. We build the clinical intuition that lets you write your own."
Macro
Big picture first Consultation, pre-care, treatment, post-care, and follow-up are one continuous system — not isolated steps. We train the whole loop.
Reason
Science over recipes Understanding light-tissue interaction, chromophore targeting, and thermal dynamics means you can adapt to any device, any skin type, any condition.
Loop
Plan → Execute → Follow up → Recalibrate Every treatment is a hypothesis. We train practitioners to document, observe, and improve — not just perform.
Human
Professionalism & presence Expectation management, psychology, and compassionate communication are clinical skills. We don't separate them from technique.
Training Formats

Programs built for
working practitioners.

On-site laser training
Format 01

On-Site Laser Training

Dr. Andy comes to your clinic. Hands-on training on your own devices, with your team, on real patients. The most effective format for translating knowledge into daily practice — immediately and in context.

FormatIn-clinic, hands-on
AudiencePhysicians, NPs, RNs, laser technicians
DevicesCynosure Lutronic, Candela, Merz & more
LocationYour clinic, anywhere in North America
Virtual consultation and mentorship
Format 02

Virtual Consultation & Mentorship

One-on-one or small group virtual sessions covering case review, protocol development, complication management, and clinical reasoning. Ideal for practitioners who want ongoing mentorship between in-person sessions.

FormatLive video, case-based
AudienceIndividual practitioners, clinic teams
TopicsCase review, troubleshooting, protocol refinement
LocationRemote — anywhere
The Instructor

Clinical expertise.
No vendor bias.

Dr. Andy Huang
Andy Huang, MD, IMG
Founder · Skin Trek Training & Consulting

Dr. Andy Huang is a cosmetic physician with over 15 years of clinical experience and a dedicated focus on advanced laser medicine. He developed the DALASS system — a clinical scoring framework to systematize treatment aggressiveness decisions based on skin type, health, and thickness.

He has trained over 500 practitioners across 300+ clinics in North America, working across Cynosure Lutronic, Candela, and Merz platforms. His training is independent, evidence-based, and built around outcomes — not device sales.

Original Clinical Framework Creator of DALASS (Dr. Andy's Laser Aggressiveness Scoring System) — a structured approach to treatment planning based on skin type, erythema, and dermal thickness.
Candela Key Opinion Leader Recognised by Candela as a KOL — featured educator across Cynosure Lutronic, Candela, and Merz platforms with hands-on training delivered across North America.
Active Clinician Still in practice at Skin Trek, Richmond Hill — training is informed by current, daily clinical experience, not theory.
15+ Years in Aesthetic Medicine Deep specialization in biostimulators, neurotoxins, and laser medicine across diverse skin types.
What We Cover

A curriculum built from
clinical reality.

Topics are tailored to your team's experience level and device profile. Below is a representative scope drawn from our core Clarity II advanced program.

01
Laser Fundamentals
Wavelength, pulse duration, spot size, fluence, mechanism of action
02
Light–Tissue Interaction
Photothermal vs photoacoustic effects, chromophore targeting, scatter
03
Skin Type & Health Assessment
Fitzpatrick typing, VISIA analysis, dermal thickness via ultrasound
04
DALASS Scoring System
Treatment aggressiveness framework — green, yellow, red decision-making
05
Pigmentation & Melasma
Epidermal, dermal, mixed — protocol selection, melasma complexity, PIH
06
T3 Protocol (Clarity II)
Thermal, Transition, Target — ICD settings, endpoints, movement techniques
07
Safety & Complications
Hyperpigmentation, overtreatment, scattering, burn recognition, recovery
08
Pre & Post-Care
Skincare regimen, immediate cooling, delayed reactions, follow-up scheduling
09
Expectation & Communication
Consultation frameworks, psychology of outcomes, under-promise / over-deliver
Track Record

Trusted by clinics
across the continent.

500+
Practitioners trained
300+
Clinics across N. America
15+
Years in practice
2
On-site & virtual formats
Clinic team training
Advanced Ultherapy technique
Training with Candela device
Device partnerships & featured education
Cynosure Lutronic · Candela · Merz
Get in Touch

Let's talk about
your team's needs.

Every training engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your clinic, your devices, your team's experience level, and what you're trying to achieve. We'll put together a program that fits.

Email andy@skin-trek.com
Phone (289) 552-7789
Based in Richmond Hill, ON — travelling across North America
Formats On-site at your clinic · Virtual consultation

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