Burned by Laser: Open Skin Wounds

May 6, 2011
Asked By:spices in Lebanon

I had laser lipo on my thighs+arms. I now have open burn wounds on the back of my arms, apprx 4x5" size, and a similar area on my thigh. The colors of the wounds range: red, purple, yellow, pink. Some parts moist and oozing, smaller parts drying up. Some parts dark purple but still covered with a thin skin layer; I assume since the layer underneath is dead and burned, this skin will come off too? Do I need a skin graft? Will I be scarred for life? Doc acts like no problem, all normal. Seriously?

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July 18, 2011

Answer: Open wounds after laser liposuction

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 18, 2011

Answer: Open wounds after laser liposuction

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 19, 2012

Answer: Laser Liposuction

Vivek Bansal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 19, 2012

Answer: Laser Liposuction

Vivek Bansal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 21, 2011

Answer: Burning the skin with laser liposuction is a risk. You might want to get another opinon if your surgeon dismisses the burn.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 21, 2011

Answer: Burning the skin with laser liposuction is a risk. You might want to get another opinon if your surgeon dismisses the burn.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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