The Laser Test Patch

Published Date: 17th February 2017

Publication Authors: Shokrollahi K

Extract

Laser practitioners, manufacturers and indemnity providers are variably sold on the concept of a laser test patch before full treatment of patients with lasers. But what is the purpose of a test patch, how is a test patch objectively defined, what makes a test patch different from a full treatment, and when should and should not test patching be undertaken?

Shokrollahi, K. (2016). The Laser Test Patch: Principles and Philosophy to Maximize Efficacy and Reduce Complications and Scarring From Laser Treatments . Annals of Plastic Surgery. 77 (4), 373-375

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