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Tips for avoiding, taming most postlaser complications


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS AT AAD 18

Good technique and aftercare reduce the risk of hypertrophic scarring. This means avoiding excessive fluences and aggressive lasering techniques and early treatment of any suspected infection. “My main treatment is the 585nm pulsed dye laser, but the main thing is to avoid aggressive techniques with overlapping or stacking of pulses, strict wound care, and early treatment of any infections.”

Dr. Alster disclosed that she is a consultant to L’Oréal USA, an investigator for Revance Therapeutics and Sente Labs, and a medical advisor to Merz Aesthetics, and has investments/commercial interests in Home Skinovations.

msullivan@frontlinemedcom.com

SOURCE: Alster, T. et al, PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT OF LASER SIDE EFFECTS & COMPLICATIONS

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