laser burn

Light-caused skin damage

A laser burn is tissue damage caused by concentrated light energy, whether from medical procedures, industrial accidents, or weapons.

In dermatology, controlled laser burns remove tattoos, birthmarks, or unwanted hair.

The term also describes marks left on surfaces by laser cutting or engraving: The laser burn on the metal was precise.

Related
  • scarPermanent mark from healing
  • scar tissueCollagen replacing damaged skin
  • blisterFluid-filled skin swelling
  • skinBody's outer layer
  • beamStructural support member

heat · wound · healing process · surgery · mark · tissue · pulse · singe · flash · precision · medical · cosmetic · cosmetic procedure · hair removal · retina · damage · spot · intense

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Opposites
cause/source of burn

laser burnfire burn

Injury from flames

thermal burn · chemical burn · friction burn · electrical burn · sunburn

thermal injury type

laser burnfrostbite

Freezing of body tissue

cold burn · freezer burn · ice burn · chilblain

HEALING vs. DAMAGE

laser burnlaser therapy

Treatment using focused light

laser treatment · laser resurfacing · laser surgery · photobiomodulation

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