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1064 Laser Treatment for Venous Lake - recovery Period? (photo)

aagc111Aug 25, 2012
I found a well known reputable doctor in Washington DC at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery to treat my small venous lake. Based on 3 failed VBeam treatments from another doctor, she felt the 1064 was the best option. My lip looks horrible. The venous lake is huge and dark. It looks like its bubbling or bulging out and it's extremely dark. I'm on day 2 of my recovery. Is this going to look better? I wish I never did this.

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Dr. Lesley Clark-Loeser, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 3, 2012
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Dr. Jason Pozner, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 28, 2012
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