Friday, February, 10, 2012

Laser surgery

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Alternative Names

Surgery using a laser


Risks

Possible risks of laser surgery include:

  • Activation of the herpes simplex virus, leading to cold sores
  • Bleeding
  • Incomplete treatment of the problem
  • Infection
  • Pain
  • Scarring
  • Skin color changes

Some laser surgery is done when you are under general anesthesia. Be sure to discuss the risks with your health care provider.


Review Date: 10/30/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)