In a recent article in The New York Times, it was reported on
the risks posed by laser hair-removal procedures by non-physician operators
(NPOs). If the treatments are “performed
improperly, they can cause disfiguring injuries and severe burns in sensitive
areas, like the bikini line and the mustache area above the lips, and, rarely,
even death.”
According to a study published Oct. 16 in JAMA Dermatology, “the percentage of lawsuits over laser
surgery that involved a non-physician operator rose to 78 percent in 2011 from
36 percent in 2008.” The study
concludes that “physicians ... should be
aware of their state laws, especially in regard to physician supervision of
NPOs.”
ALWAYS be sure to use practitioners that are properly
trained and properly supervised, if the procedures are not done by a licensed
physician.
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