Abstract
As dermatological lasers employed for skin resurfacing, "rejuvenation," and hair removal move from the dermatology clinic to the spa and even home-use, manufacturers have made great improvements in system safety. With contact sensors and other "smart" sensors that test for skin type, the laser product will only fire when the appropriate contact conditions are present and there is no potential eye hazard. Technically these products must be labeled as Class 4, but there is no need for eye protection or any other conventional control measures appropriate for Class 4. The authors propose a new Class 1 designation for "eye-safe" lasers that would meet appropriate conditions. The skin exposure could exceed the skin MPEs in the treatment area, but there would be a limit on the radiant exposure to minimize severe skin injury.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The World's Leading Conference on Laser Safety, ILSC 2009 - International Laser Safety Conference |
Publisher | Laser Institute of America |
Pages | 167-171 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780912035246 |
State | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2009 International Laser Safety Conference, ILSC 2009 - Reno, NV, United States Duration: Mar 23 2009 → Mar 26 2009 |
Other
Other | 2009 International Laser Safety Conference, ILSC 2009 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Reno, NV |
Period | 3/23/09 → 3/26/09 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality