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6.2 General treatment information
CAUTION
The application of laser radiation on the skin can lead to thermal damages of tissue
structures intentionally according to the indication or unintentionally.
The physician is responsible for the precise determination of the indication, the treatment
zone and the treatment parameters as well as for the correct positioning of the handpiece.
Also during the treatment the temperature of the cooling probe of the handpiece has to
be checked by hand as well as the adjusted Fluence at the display.
CAUTION
Due to the effect of the laser beam side effects, such as inflammation and slight oedemas,
may be observed in the treated area during the treatment. Blisters with subsequent
incrustation and temporary pigmentary changes are seldom. Persistent pigmentary
changes, scars and temporary urticarial changes are extremely seldom if the device has
been operated as intended and there is the compliance of the patient.
The degree of these side effects varies from patient to patient; normally it is very low.
Therefore, a test treatment must be performed in any case in a small area as described
below to minimize the side effects and to optimize the effect of the treatment
simultaneously.
It is important to bear in mind that the side effects can be stronger for the treatment of
larger areas than for the treatment of a smaller test area.
Besides, the patients get a better impression of the treatment procedure and can better decide for or
against a treatment before giving their consent.
Tip
In a pre-operation discussion, the patient should be informed about all risks that may be
caused by the laser treatment and the pre- and post-operative care. Moreover, the
patient should get all information about the mechanism of laser treatment, alternative
procedures, the time required for the treatment, the prospects of successful treatment
and about the behavior after the laser treatment.
You are advised to report this conversation and to make the patient sign a special consent
form for this briefing. It is also recommended to take photos before and after the
treatment.
WARNING
The contact surface of the handpiece contac
There is the risk of microorganisms being transferred.
The selected handpiece must be disinfected before each application and cleaned and
disinfected after each application session as described in chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle
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CAUTION
Any absorbing contamination on the laser tip of the handpiece generates local overheat
and can cause increased side effects and defects at the handpiece!
Make sure that the laser tip of the handpiece remains also clean during the treatment!