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Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal

Year 2012, Volume: 29 Issue: 1, 74 - 76, 17.04.2012
https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019

Abstract

The complications of laser hair removal system are uncommon. We will present a case of burn on upper extremity caused by Alexandrite laser (AL). This report indicates that it is essential for the laser operator to be well educated upon the potential risks of photoepilation. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed in this case report.

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Year 2012, Volume: 29 Issue: 1, 74 - 76, 17.04.2012
https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019

Abstract

References

  • Anderson, R.R., Parrish, J.A., 1983. Selective photothermolysis: Precise microsurgery by selective absorption of pulsed radiation. Science. 220, 524-527.
  • Bouzari, N., Tabatabai, H., Abbasi, Z., Firooz, A., Dowlati, Y., 2004. Laser hair removal: Comparison of long-pulsed NdYAG, long-pulsed alex- andrite, and long-pulsed diode lasers. Dermatol. Surg. 30, 498-502.
  • Chernoff, W.G., 1997. Selective photothermolysis for hair removal. Int. J. Aesth. Restor. Surg. 5, 50-54.
  • Christine, C., Dierickx, M.D., 2011. Laser hair removal: Scientific principles and practical aspects. Wellman laboratories of photomedicine Harvard Medical School.
  • Eremia, S., Li, C.Y., Umar, S.H., Newman, N., 2001. Laser hair removal: long-term results with a 755 nm alexandrite laser. Dermatol. Surg. 27, 920-924.
  • Goldberg, D.J., 2007. Laser- and light-based hair removal: An update. Expert. Rev. Med. Devices. 4, 253-260.
  • Nanni, C.A., Alster, T.S., 1999. Laser-assisted hair removal: Side effects of Q-switched Nd:YAG, long-pulsed ruby, and alexandrite lasers. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 41, 165-171.
  • Raulin, C., Greve, B., Hammes, S., 2000. Cold air in laser therapy: First experiences with a new cooling system. Laser. Surg. Med. 27, 404- 410.
  • Topping, A., Gault, D., Grobbelaar, A., Gren, C., Sanders, R., Sibbons, P., Linge, C., 2001. Successful reduction in skin damage resulting from exposure to the normal-mode ruby laser in an animal model. Br. J. Plast. Surg. 54, 144-150.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Surgery Medical Sciences
Authors

Celalettin Sever

Cihan Şahin This is me

Yalçın Bayram This is me

Fatih Uygur This is me

Yalçın Külahçı This is me

Publication Date April 17, 2012
Submission Date November 4, 2011
Published in Issue Year 2012 Volume: 29 Issue: 1

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APA Sever, C., Şahin, C., Bayram, Y., Uygur, F., et al. (2012). Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, 29(1), 74-76. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019
AMA Sever C, Şahin C, Bayram Y, Uygur F, Külahçı Y. Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal. J. Exp. Clin. Med. June 2012;29(1):74-76. doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019
Chicago Sever, Celalettin, Cihan Şahin, Yalçın Bayram, Fatih Uygur, and Yalçın Külahçı. “Unusual Complication Caused by Laser Hair Removal”. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 29, no. 1 (June 2012): 74-76. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019.
EndNote Sever C, Şahin C, Bayram Y, Uygur F, Külahçı Y (June 1, 2012) Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 29 1 74–76.
IEEE C. Sever, C. Şahin, Y. Bayram, F. Uygur, and Y. Külahçı, “Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal”, J. Exp. Clin. Med., vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 74–76, 2012, doi: 10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019.
ISNAD Sever, Celalettin et al. “Unusual Complication Caused by Laser Hair Removal”. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 29/1 (June 2012), 74-76. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019.
JAMA Sever C, Şahin C, Bayram Y, Uygur F, Külahçı Y. Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2012;29:74–76.
MLA Sever, Celalettin et al. “Unusual Complication Caused by Laser Hair Removal”. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, vol. 29, no. 1, 2012, pp. 74-76, doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.29.01.019.
Vancouver Sever C, Şahin C, Bayram Y, Uygur F, Külahçı Y. Unusual complication caused by laser hair removal. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2012;29(1):74-6.