Two Cases of Adverse Events Following Illegal Practices by Non-medical Personnel.
- Author:
Sang Ju LEE
1
;
Hyun Jung KWON
;
Joon Hyuk SUH
;
Kui Young PARK
Author Information
1. Yonsei Star Skin and Laser Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adverse events;
Illegal practice;
Non-medical personnel
- MeSH:
Hair Removal;
Humans;
Methods;
Rhytidoplasty
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2017;55(4):256-258
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dermatologists often treat patients with complications arising from illegal cosmetic practices. Large numbers of non-medical personnel who claim to be “beauty experts” currently offer laser treatment, surgery, or injections that result in serious complications. Here we report two cases of adverse events: one after epilation with an unidentified laser device and the other after rhytidectomy performed using an unproven surgical method. Dermatologists should be aware of these complications and be able to educate both patients and fellow doctors about the potential risks.
