Treatment of Gunpowder Traumatic Tattoo by Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser: An Unusual Adverse Effect
Authors:
- G. ToubelGTG. Toubel
- C. GrognardCGC. Grognard
- J. M. MazerJMJ. M. Mazer
- 1 November 2000
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Dermatologic Surgery
- Vol. 26 (11) , 1057-1059
Abstract
Background.The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser can completely eliminate traumatic tattoos.Objective.We report the results of the unsuccessful removal of traumatic tattoos among three patients with dermal inclusions of gunpowder who were shot at close range.Methods.Treatment was tried in each patient with aKeywords
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