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Is Laser Treatment Safe for Patient with Chronic Fatigue?
asked 3 years ago by SAB70 in UK
Latest answer by Margaret Weiss, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, female, chronic fatigue syndrome, contraindication
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?
1 answer to Is Laser Treatment Safe for Patient with Chronic Fatigue?
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Have a test area of laser first to make sure it's safe for you
When patients have autoimmune conditions, there may be a risk of poor wound healing after any type of treatment. While this is unlikely, it may be prudent to have a small area of veins treated first as a "test spot". That way, you and your physician will know how your skin responds to the laser. Be sure you have your treatment with an experienced physician.
Margaret Weiss, MD
Baltimore Dermatologist
Baltimore Dermatologist