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Objectives: This talk seeks out the tell-tale signs often missed that lead to complications of laser procedures.

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Objectives: Tips on how to avoid laser complications

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Objectives: Asian skin has characteristic features that makes cutaneous treatment unique. Asian skin type varies from Fitzpatrick skin type 3 to type 6. Their skin is more easily irritated compared to Caucasian skin. They are more prone to developed post inflammatory hyper and hypo pigmentation. They are more prone to develop hypertrophic and keloidal scars. plications from lasers and EMB and its management and prevention.

Introduction: All cutaneous aethetic procedures are elective procedure carried out for non medical indication.

Materials / method: To avoid complilcations it is important to assess each patient very carefully before deciding on which procedure is best suited for the individuals. Know your anatomy well and avoid injury vessels and nerves when injecting fillers and toxins. Treatment options and possible complications should be explained to the patients in details and the final decision must be decided by the patient followed by an informed consent. Pre-procedure photography is essential to provide a baseline record of the patient

Results: In general when using lasers and light devices for skin rejuvenation, the right choice of laser wavelengths, fluence, pulsed duration are very important to avoid complication and improve efficaciousness. The treatment interval and the duration of treatment are important parameters to monitor to minimize early and late complication. Using cooling procedures may help prevent epidermal injury.. Watch for risk factors to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypertrophic scarring and adjust the fluence accordingly. Skin cooling can help reduce injury to the skin that can lead to PIH.

Conclusion: With proper pre-procedure assessment and conservative treatment protocol, the risk of complications from aesthetic procedure can be minimized.

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Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
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This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability

Disclosures

Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability

Disclosures

Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability