V Beam laser caused an edema. What can I do?

Hello,

Three months ago I had my final candela v beam treatment. After the procedure I was extremely swollen on right side of face. This edema has persisted for 3 months; I have gone for second opinion and the derm told me I could have lymph damage and fluid is stuck there. He recommended gentlwave LED treatment to heal.

Any other suggestions?

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A: Pulsed dye lasers should not cause permanent edema

Philip S. H. Hughes, MD

Some edema is normal following a pulsed dye laser treatment.  This resolves in a week unless there is some unexpected problem like blistering or infection and scarring. Other than the initial swelling, did you have an adverse effect from the pulsed dye laser treatment 3 months ago?  Unless there was... more

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