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[[File:Laserbrand02.jpg|thumb|right|Electrosurgery Brand]]
While a few people develop a '''latex allergy''' early in life (usually due to exposure while very young), most latex allergies start after continued exposure over a period of time. Many health professionals and body modification practitioners have switched to using [[Nitrile|nitrile]] [[Gloves|gloves]] to avoid developing a latex allergy.
[[File:Laserbrand.jpg|thumb|right|Electrosurgery Brand]]


'''Electrosurgery''' [[Branding|branding]] has been compared to using an arc welder for [[Skin|skin]]. It provides [[Cautery|cautery]] by passing a high frequency electric current through the skin, and depending on the setting chosen, sparks can often be seen flying between the handpiece and the skin.
After the first symptoms of a latex allergy occur (usually a rash on the area in contact with the latex), symptoms can worsen drastically with every exposure, and if latex isn't avoided there is a risk of anaphylaxis.  


A common name for this type of branding is 'Hyfrecator branding', which takes its name from a popular brand of electrosurgical unit.
For those with a latex allergy, it should be avoided in all forms and in any quantity, which can be quite a difficult task.  [[Latex|Latex]] is found in many medical devices, the tops of vials of medicine for injection, clothing, and some wound dressings, among other places.  


This form of branding is sometimes known by the misnomer 'laser branding' (a marketing term coined by [[Steve Haworth]]), even though nothing resembling a laser is ever actually used. Common medical lasers, as the type used in hair or tattoo removal are not appropriate for use in branding, and surgical laser-scalpels are prohibitively expensive and difficult to operate.
Individuals who are allergic to latex products may experience allergic reactions due to cross reactivity from a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. Including most commonly:


== Types ==
* Banana
There are two different types of electrosurgical units, monopolar and bipolar.
* Avocado
* In a bipolar unit, two electrodes are placed close together (either on a pair of forceps, or as part of a 'pen' type device. The current passes through the tissue between the electrodes, cauterizing it.
* Chestnut
* In a monopolar unit, only one electrode is part of the handpiece, the other is placed beneath the patient to complete the circuit. Monopolar electrosurgery should be avoided on people who have pacemakers or other similar medical implants.
* Hazel nut
 
* Kiwi
== Benefits ==
* Melons
An electrosurgery device offers the ability to exert very precise control over the depth and nature of tissue damage, allowing the experienced artist to build up a texturally diverse scar. As electric current is used rather than heat, there is no damage done to surrounding areas, so there is much less 'spreading' of the scar, and more intricate designs are possible than using either [[Strike branding|strike branding]] or [[Electrocautery|electrocautery]].
* Tomato
* Carrot
* Celery
* Papaya
* Potato


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Branding]]
* [[Gloves|Gloves]]
* [[Electrocautery]]
* [[Allergic_Reaction|Allergic Reaction]]

Latest revision as of 07:06, 17 September 2023

While a few people develop a latex allergy early in life (usually due to exposure while very young), most latex allergies start after continued exposure over a period of time. Many health professionals and body modification practitioners have switched to using nitrile gloves to avoid developing a latex allergy.

After the first symptoms of a latex allergy occur (usually a rash on the area in contact with the latex), symptoms can worsen drastically with every exposure, and if latex isn't avoided there is a risk of anaphylaxis.

For those with a latex allergy, it should be avoided in all forms and in any quantity, which can be quite a difficult task. Latex is found in many medical devices, the tops of vials of medicine for injection, clothing, and some wound dressings, among other places.

Individuals who are allergic to latex products may experience allergic reactions due to cross reactivity from a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. Including most commonly:

  • Banana
  • Avocado
  • Chestnut
  • Hazel nut
  • Kiwi
  • Melons
  • Tomato
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Papaya
  • Potato

See Also

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