ABSTRACT
Surgical lasers have opened a new vista for aesthetic
surgery. Laser skin resurfacing is commonplace, as is
laser treatment for vascular lesions, varicosities, and
laser hair removal. Laser blepharoplasty and facelifts,
as well as the employment of the laser in endoscopic
facial surgery, are becoming commonplace.With the
increasing varieties of lasers and the numerous wave-
lengths available, laser safety has become a more
It is incumbent upon the surgeon to
consider the safety of not only his or her patient, but
also the entire operating room staff.
