Laser Safety in the Field of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery: Our Approach in Ohshiro Clinic

In the field of dermatology and plastic surgery, laser equipment have been more sophisticated and compact since the 1990s, and many types of medical laser equipment have become to be available. In addition, the number of manufacturers dealing with medical laser equipment has increased, making it easy to use medical laser equipment in many facilities. On the other hand, since the maintenance of medical laser equipment and the laser safety measures have not been so problematic, various accident reports concerning about the medical laser safety have been reported. In this manuscript, we introduce our 44-years’ efforts toward laser safety, and make a practical proposal on laser safety in our fields.