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Why Did I Get Burned During SmartLipo Treatments?
I recently had Smart lipo on my lower abs and during the procedure, I heard the doctor tell the nurse there is a malfunction and I smelled burning flesh. I was out of it so I thought I heard wrong. When I was done and came to my senses, the doctor told me the laser malfunctioned and burned a sun shape in my belly button area. He seemed very concerned and put burn ointment on it and I have to go back tomorrow. Is this normal and will it scar?? This happened 3 days ago.
Asked 43 months ago by
Gigipeegee in Ca
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Complications from Lasers
What you experienced is very unusual and should not happen with the most up-to-date lasers. For instance, on our Triplex machine, there are three mechanisms to prevents overheating of the skin. First there is a temperature probe on the laser which automatically shuts off the machine if too hot. Second, there is a motion detector in the cannula which turns off the laser if there is no movement. Third, there is an external temperature sensor which alerts the...
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