Complications from microfocused transcutaneous ultrasound: Case series and review of the literature

ConclusionDespite their rarity, serious adverse events secondary to MFUS are nevertheless possible and may be underreported. Early management of complications includes local wound care, patient reassurance, and topical corticosteroids and/or pulsed‐dye laser to mitigate inflammatory sequelae. Other cosmetic and surgical therapies should be utilized when conservative measures have failed. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - November 20, 2017 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Daniel P. Friedmann, Gregory P. Bourgeois, Henry H.L. Chan, Ann C. Zedlitz, Kimberly J. Butterwick Tags: Clinical Reports Source Type: research