Laser Research
Mester started his laser research in 1965. In 1974 he founded the Laser Research Center at Semmelweis, and continued working there for the remainder of his life. He is credited with the discovery of the biological effects of low power lasers.
Mester's publications on the biostimulatory effects of the low intensity laser started in 1967. He performed early science experiments on the biological effects of laser irradiation. While applying lasers to the backs of shaven mice, Mester noticed that the shaved hair grew back more quickly on the treated group than the untreated group. Mester is believed to be only the fourth physician publishing in the area of laser medicine and surgery.
In 1971, he began treating patients with non-healing skin ulcers, while using Low Intensity Laser Irradiation.
Mester is the author of over 100 published articles in his areas of research. His two sons, Adam Mester, M.D. a radiologist, and Andrew Mester, M.D., an otolaryngologist, later assisted him in his work.
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