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A Burn after Alexandrite® Laser Hair Removal on a Forehead Flap: A Case Report

증례보고: 전두피판술 후 시행한 알렉산드라이트 제모레이저에 의한 화상

  • Hong, Joon Shik (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Dong Lark (Department of Plastic Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Mo, Young Woong (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Inho (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Hea Kyeong (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Joon Ho (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jung, Gyu Yong (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine)
  • 홍준식 (동국대학교 의과대학 경주병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 이동락 (인제대학교 의과대학 일산백병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 모영웅 (동국대학교 의과대학 경주병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 강인호 (동국대학교 의과대학 경주병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 신혜경 (동국대학교 의과대학 경주병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 이준호 (동국대학교 의과대학 경주병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 정규용 (동국대학교 의과대학 경주병원 성형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2021.02.22
  • Accepted : 2021.03.04
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

The nose is a complex three-dimensional structure and represents a major aesthetic focus of the face. As a gold standard for nasal soft tissue reconstruction, the 'forehead flap' provides reconstructive surgeons a robust pedicle and large amount of tissue to reconstruct almost any defect. However, during this process, some hair can be unintentionally introduced to the nose. Accordingly, laser hair removal is sometimes needed, but blood circulation and flap survival should be carefully monitored. Despite careful evaluation, a third-degree burn occurred in our patient that required eight weeks to heal. Here, we report on a burn resulting from epilation conducted 2 weeks after forehead flap for nasal reconstruction.

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No benefits in any form have been received or will be received from any commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.

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