Laser Hair Removal
In the News
New York-WABC, July 23, 2002) —
Laser hair removal, the zapping of unwanted hair
from parts of the body, is a popular form of cosmetic surgery. But there is a
risk involved in the procedure, especially if you get the treatments at
unlicensed facilities. With a warning and some advice,
Tappy Phillips
tells us one horror story in her Seven On Your Side report.
Who's Holding the Laser?
By Sonya Pfeiffer
Laser hair removal is a booming trend and a major moneymaker. With summer right around the corner, new clients are walking into offices all over the Triangle everyday. But as Eyewitness News discovered, whose hand holds the laser can be surprising and even dangerous.
washingtonpost.com
Cosmetic Lasers: Facing Up to the Risk
Tuesday, May 7, 2002; Page HE01
As Laser Skin Treatments for Hair, Wrinkles and Other Perceived Flaws Become More Popular, Some Patients Are Getting Burned
By Sandra G. Boodman
Washington Post Staff Writer
washingtonpost.com
In the Wrong Hands, Hair Removal Can Cause Burns, Scars, Pigment Changes
Tuesday, May 7, 2002; Page HE05
Terri Bowling, a 36-year-old Pennsylvania office worker eager to be rid of the bother of shaving, wound up with deep second-degree burns that left stripes of checkerboard scars up and down both legs.
Laser
Hair Removal And
A Warning From Skin Doctors
(New York-WABC, November 28, 2001) —
Some people turn to laser treatments to remove
unwanted hair, but some procedures could cost you more than dollars. Dr. Jay
Adlersberg Is On Call with the details.
washingtonpost.com
Laser Pointers
Tuesday, May 7, 2002; Page HE05
Cosmetic laser procedures seem simple compared with plastic surgery or even laser eye surgery. But consumers should remember that the success of medical procedures to remove hair, wrinkles and other skin imperfections is largely dependent on the skill, experience and judgment of the laser operator.
Following are some tips for those contemplating treatment:
A Day at the Spa
Primetime Investigates Spas
May 2, 2002 - Laser Hair Removal
More troubling to the experts Primetime spoke with is the rise in popularity of laser treatment to remove body hair.
Day Spas: Cosmetic Catastrophe
A CBX 2 Investigation
(NEW YORK) (CBS) Mar. 4, 2002 11:00 pm
Kim McMillon is a burn victim. She’s scarred for life. Susan Karten, Kim’s lawyer tells CBS 2’s Todd McDermott that Kim felt her face burning and that flesh was actually falling off.
http://www.whdh.com/features/
Special Report: Licensed to Laser
Air Date: 04/03/2002
Reported By: Janet Wu
A hi-tech beauty treatment, that could cause complications. Tonight: questions about safety -- and who's licensed to laser. It has fast become a popular way to improve looks. But, the number of complications from laser treatments is on the rise. Healthcast reporter Janet Wu with a word of warning in this special report "Licensed to Laser".
Complications from the Non-Physician Practice of Medicine
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of non-physicians practicing medicine and its impact on patient safety.
In a recent survey of the Society’s 2,400 members regarding the prevalence of non-physicians practicing medicine, approximately 45% of respondents indicated an increase in the number of patients requesting treatment for complications such as burns, splotching, irreversible pigmentation or scarring due to:
• Laser or light-based hair removal
• Chemical peeling
• Microdermabrasion
• Microdermabrasion and chemical peel combinations
• Non-ablative, sub-surface laser and light-based skin rejuvenation
• Misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of rosacea standards of patient care.
Saving Your Own Skin
NEW YORK, March 2, 2002
Once the domain of doctors, cosmetic laser hair removal now can be performed by people who are not physicians. This coincides with an increase in the number of injuries as a result of this procedure. Alan Kling, a board-certified dermatologist, visits The Saturday Early Show with advice on how to keep your skin safe.
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