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Patient Exclusion Criteria
There are no known absolute contraindications to laser treatment with the POLYLASE
LP Pulsed Dual Output Alexandrite and Nd:YAG Laser System. Patients who have had
prior problems with laser therapy, however, should be carefully screened prior to
treatment.
Persons known to form skin keloids may be more prone to scarring after any skin trauma,
including Alexandrite and/or Nd:YAG Laser treatment.
Relative patient exclusion criteria to Alexandrite and/or Nd:YAG Laser therapy include:
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History of keloid scarring;
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Active infections;
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Herpes simplex within the treatment area;
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Resent sun tanning;
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Use of chemical or mechanical epilation 6 weeks prior to laser treatment;
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Hypersensitivity to hydroquinone, if applicable.
Warnings
Patients should be cautioned in any of these situations apply.
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The POLYLASE LP Pulsed Dual Output Laser is designed for treatment to intact
skin only;
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Do not treat around the outer cantus of the eye;
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Closing the eye is not sufficient protection from Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser
light, therefore appropriate eye protection measures should be taken when treating
near the eye;
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Should bleeding result at any time during the use of the POLYLASE LP Pulsed
Dual Output Laser contact cooling handpiece, discontinue use immediately and
quarantine the handpiece. Contact you DDC Technologies Customer Service
Representative for further instructions.
Be sure to observe all precautions described in Chapter 2: Safety, of this manual.
