A Hairy Situation: Laser Hair Removal after Oral Reconstruction
2017 ◽
Vol 127
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pp. 205-208
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Objectives: To present a case series of 4 patients who underwent postoperative hair removal using the long-pulsed Alexandrite or Nd:YAG laser following intraoral cutaneous flap reconstruction. Methods: Patients underwent epilation in dermatology clinic with long-pulsed Alexandrite or Nd:YAG lasers, spaced 8 weeks apart, until hair removal was achieved. Results: All patients achieved improvement in hair removal regardless of initial flap donor site with significant improvement in quality of life and minimal side effects. Conclusions: The long-pulsed Alexandrite and Nd:YAG represent safe and effective treatment options to improve patient quality of life following intraoral flap repair following excision of malignancy.
2012 ◽
Vol 29
(7)
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pp. 536-540
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2008 ◽
Vol 36
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pp. 369-374
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