Abstract
Several measures can affect the likelihood of optimal treatment results and patient satisfaction. First, a suitable candidate must be selected. As with many cosmetic procedures, unreasonable expectations, body dysmorphic disorder, relevant psychiatric illness, and chronic dissatisfaction with prior physicians are concerning factors. Additionally, patient dissatisfaction is frequent following treatment of minor complaints or those for which reliable, efficacious treatments are not available. Tanned patients or patients of color are at risk for dyschromia, and treatment may need to be delayed or modified accordingly.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Lasers in dermatology and medicine |
Subtitle of host publication | dermatologic applications |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 415-425 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319761183 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319761169 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 6 2018 |
Keywords
- Adverse events
- Body dysmorphic disorder contraindications
- Counseling
- Dissatisfaction
- Education
- Hyperpigmentation patient selection
- Psychiatric illness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine