Lasers in Skin

By Lisa McMahon & Mike Murphy

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Lasers in Skin Podcast, hosted by "Laser Guru" Mike Murphy, and his daughter Lisa McMahon, dives into the science of lasers in aesthetics. Mike and Lisa delve into the fundamental physics all laser technicians must understand to get the best results, while squashing the myths, the "marketing baloney" and calling out poor training in the industry. Along with unmissable interviews and 'ask us anything' episodes, the Lasers in Skin Podcast is the ultimate podcast for laser geeks!

Episode Date
Myth busting!
May 13, 2026
Training academies: Good or bad?
May 06, 2026
Managing client expectations
Apr 29, 2026
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About IPLs* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
Apr 24, 2026
Explain like I'm five: Monte Carlo Simulations
Apr 15, 2026
To Buy or Not To Buy…?
Apr 08, 2026
Mike gives the BMLA some love
Mar 25, 2026
Fragmented UK regulation bodies
Mar 18, 2026
Back to basics: Skin tones
Mar 11, 2026
PMU and tattoo removal
Mar 04, 2026
IPL vs Lasers
Feb 25, 2026
Regulations (Again!)
Feb 18, 2026
The Uncomfortable Truth About Laser Hair Removal
Feb 12, 2026
Why Is Laser Hair Removal Still Guess Work?
Feb 05, 2026
Legal Issues.. It Can Happen To Anyone!
Jan 29, 2026
Ever Felt Like an Imposter? - An Interview with Dr Marc Reid
Jan 22, 2026
Why Your Body Can’t Get Rid of Tattoos (and How Lasers Can)
Jan 15, 2026
Benign Pigmentation, Lasers & Skin-Saving Tips
Jan 08, 2026
More Science: From Femtoseconds to Zeptoseconds
Dec 11, 2025
How Do We Read the Skin?
Dec 04, 2025
Laser Pen
Nov 27, 2025
Hair Popping - What Does It Actually Mean?
Nov 20, 2025
ELI5 - How Are Spot Size, Fluence & Penetration Depth Related?
Nov 13, 2025
Ask the Physicist Fun Questions!
Nov 06, 2025
Are Laser Techs 'Robbing Everyone'?
Oct 30, 2025
AI & Lasers? The Good, Bad & Ugly!
Oct 23, 2025
ELI5 - Laser Safety
Oct 16, 2025
Let's Talk Hair Follicles
Oct 09, 2025
Listener Questions - Part 2
Oct 02, 2025
Listener Questions - Part 1
Sep 25, 2025
An Interview with... MIKE MURPHY!
Sep 18, 2025
TRT Part 2 (Mike Couldn't Sleep)
Sep 11, 2025
Is It A Surprise We Don't Like This? No..
Sep 04, 2025
Curious Things
Aug 28, 2025
What is 'Sideways Scattering'?
Aug 21, 2025
Thermal Relaxation Time, Thermal Diffusion Time & More!
Aug 14, 2025
Regulations, Training & VTCT
Aug 07, 2025
Technical Questions We Often Get
Jul 31, 2025
Mike Reacts To Social Media Advice
Jul 24, 2025
Watch Your Language!
Jul 17, 2025
What's Important About Continuous Training?
Jul 10, 2025
ELI5 - Laser
Jul 03, 2025
Laser Tattoo Removal - 'Mythconceptions'
Jun 26, 2025
Chilling Out: The Science Behind Skin Cooling in Laser Treatments
Jun 18, 2025
An interview with Claire Louise-Hutchinson
Jun 11, 2025
Does UV Absorption Really Matter with Lasers/IPL
Jun 04, 2025
Surprise! Lisa is Pregnant, but What Does This Mean for Lasers
May 28, 2025
Let's Make Mike Mad - Discussing Incorrect Training
May 21, 2025
Explain Like I'm 5 - Absorption, Scattering, Anistropy
May 14, 2025
IPL - Is It The Worst Technology? NO!!
May 07, 2025
Common Concerns of Having Laser Hair Removal
Apr 30, 2025
Explain Like I'm 5 - How to Safely and Effectively Treat Darker Skin Tones with Lasers
Apr 23, 2025
Are Laser Suppliers Putting Limits on Machines?
Apr 16, 2025
Navigating Criticism: Defending Our Training Methods in Laser Aesthetics
Apr 09, 2025
Innovative IPL Techniques: How Caroline McLean is Transforming Pigmentation Treatments
Apr 02, 2025
Explain Like I'm Five - Fluence (again, it's important) and Pulsewidth
Mar 27, 2025
Can Social Media Forums Be Helpful?
Mar 20, 2025
Can You Wax While Getting Laser Hair Removal? We Think So!
Mar 13, 2025
Laser Safety Updates
Mar 06, 2025
Let's Talk Regulations
Feb 20, 2025
Welcome to the Lasers in Skin Podcast
Feb 13, 2025
How Do We Treat Blood Vessels?
Feb 13, 2025
Ask Dermalase Anything
Feb 13, 2025
Ever Felt Like an Imposter? - An Interview with Dr Marc Reid
Feb 13, 2025
Explain Like I'm Five - Fluence and Frequency
Feb 13, 2025
Is Skin Cooling Important for All Technologies
Feb 13, 2025
Coming Soon...
Jan 15, 2025