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Is Laser Treatment Safe for Patient with Chronic Fatigue?

February 16, 2009
Asked By:SAB70 in UK

I am a 39 year old woman considering having facial thread veins removed by laser (YAG) treatment. I noted that auto-immune conditions are often excluded as contraindications. I have M.E. /C.F.S. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), although it is not currently clear if this is an auto-immune condition. Would it be safe for me to undergo laser treatment, and what are the risks?

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