As reputable aesthetic practitioners, we are often sought out by patients who have had treatments elsewhere and present with aesthetic complications that require immediate attention. Delays in starting treatment can lead to a poor aesthetic result and permanent damage. In order to reduce the likelihood of this we must diagnose early and start appropriate treatments to improve healing. In this article, I share a case study whereby I reviewed a patient with a burn and used oxygen and low-level light therapy to improve wound healing and reduce scar formation. Prompt treatment and sound clinical judgement prevented complications such as delayed wound healing, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, infection and scarring.
A 20-year-old female noticed a pimple on the middle of her forehead. She had normal to oily skin with no history of acne and had no other skin concerns; it was a relatively rare occurrence for her to…
