title: Laser silicone flash.
abstract: Use of the CO2 laser to remove breast siliconosis is described. The flash accompanying this use of the laser is described, and a photograph is submitted to document this previously undescribed phenomenon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008027:Light; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones