Author/Authors :
Sever, Celalettin Haydarpasa Training Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Unit, Turkey , Şahin, Cihan Haydarpasa Training Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Unit, Turkey , Bayram, Yalçın Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Military Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Turkey , Uygur, Fatih Haydarpasa Training Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Unit, Turkey , Külahçı, Yalçın Haydarpasa Training Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Unit, Turkey
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.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Alexandrite laser , Hair removal , Laser epilation , Laser burn , Laser and tetracycline , Photoepilation
