The risks of laser surgery

The science and art of laser surgery are changing rapidly, secondary to a variety of socioeconomic and technological forces. Thus, the risks and complications continue to be defined. Frequently, it is difficult to determine if an event is a side effect, a complication, or an exaggerated or temporary state that occurs prior to the desired outcome. Knowledge of the dynamic development of laser-induced changes and their outcomes can lead to prompt intervention which can prevent and/or minimize untoward results.