Open AccessComplications of laser and light-based devices therapy in patients with skin of color
Author(s) -
BS Chandrashekar,
Chaithra Shenoy,
C Madura
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_88_17
Subject(s) - laser , medicine , laser therapy , incidence (geometry) , laser treatment , dermatology , laser light , light therapy , surgery , optics , physics , circadian rhythm
Lasers and light-based devices are indispensable to an aesthetic dermatology practice. The growing popularity of lasers has been matched by a sharp increase in the incidence of complications. The Indian skin with its high melanin content is more prone to injury and careful setting of laser parameters, early detection of complications and immediate therapy are vital to avoiding permanent sequelae. We review the various complications that occur during laser procedures and their management.