I had radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma on my tongue. My neck was also radiated due to the fact that the cancer had metasisized to my lymph glands. After 8 years the skin on my neck is still very red and tough-feeling. I am looking into laser treatments for mildly sagging and freckled skin on my face, and I wondered if the laser would be 1. safe, and 2. effective for the radiation damage.
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October 2, 2008
Answer: Difficult to achieve tightening with lasers without increased risk
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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