Everyone’s reasons for desiring laser hair removal are different. For some, the reasons are purely cosmetic. For others, the desire for hair removal comes from increased hair growth due to genetics, and sometimes even from medical issues. A common diagnosis tied to accelerated body hair growth is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. For many women dealing with unwanted hair growth due to PCOS, laser hair removal may offer a solution. Studies have shown that most people who used laser treatments…
In August of 2022, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a settlement with New England Dermatology and Laser Center over the improper disposal of protected health information, a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). A year prior, the dermatology clinic actually filed a breach report with OCR after it was discovered that empty specimen containers with protected health information on the labels had been thrown…