I want to get CO2 laser. I am diabetic. Is this procedure safe for me?

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Concerns I am a juvenile diabetic. I have high eye pressure (Glaucoma ) in my eyes that I take medication for. I get herpes outbreaks on my mouth. I am on thyroid medication. Is this procedure safe for me?

Justin Hellman, MD · Answer

The glaucoma and thyroid disease will not be a problem. Diabetes can cause slower healing, but is nothing to worry about. One potential side effect of CO2 laser is a flare up of herpes. I prophylactically treat my CO2 laser patients with antiviral medication to minimize this risk. The risk would be lower if you don't have treatment around the mouth, but overall the procedure would be safe for you.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

As pointed out you do have higher risk factors being a diabetic as well as having a history of HSV (cold sores). Laser can be conducted with relative safety, albeit more strict monitoring of BSLs, swabs as indicated and prophylactic abs and antivirals. 
Be guided by your dermatologist or plastic surgeon of choice. Dr Davin Lim, Brisbane. Australia.

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