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Various energy-based devices in dermatology, their complications, and means to prevent them.
Legal and professional considerations including what constitutes an informed consent and the value of such consent when legal action is taken.
Data on medical professional liability against dermatologists.
Act of negligence and the legal consequences arising from that.
The applications of energy-based devices have been expanding at steadily increasing rates, with a widening spectrum of indications and patient population. Such devices include lasers which target a wide array of chromophores in the skin depending on the wavelength, radiofrequency (RF) and light-emitting devices, as well as body contouring modalities including cryolipolysis and electromagnetic energy for muscle stimulation. Over the past 3 decades, our knowledge of potential complications related to these devices has also developed, leading to safer technologies with safeguard measures that limit side effects and complications. Unfortunately, adverse events are a reality of the medical profession despite our best efforts. Here, we discuss some complications associated with energy-based devices and outline the legal framework of malpractice claims and lawsuits.
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