Burned by V Beam pulse dye laser! What is your advice? (Photo)

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There are two areas that look especially charred on my right cheek under the eye. I had very tiny capillaries so that I'm shocked to have had this done to me. Moreover, the U of I dermatologist who did this actually handed the laser to a resident whom I though was only to observe, and this is the result. this burned area is surely going to scar, correct? What is your advice?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is not burn, this is called "purpura" and is normal at high settings on the laser.  Current practices are to not do purpuric settings , and do ones that are less aggressive as studies have shown imporvement with this type of practice.  However, doing these settings are not work or negligent.  However, unless you were asked if the resident could perform the procedure, you should speak to the practice you went to and express your concern and dissatisfaction.  In my practice I do all my lasers myself and do not hand my treatments to any other staff.  This will heal in 2 weeks and likely will give a good result, but often a series of treatments are needed.  Please go to aw ell trained cosmetic dermatologist in the future.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I do not think it will scar, but it will take 10 days so to resolve. This is a bruise or 'Prupura'.These settings are used to treat birthmarks, and resistant blood vessels. Use some bland moisturisers such as Vaseline, or Aqueous cream, and sun protect. It will resolve with time. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia

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