Why do patients get burned / blistered / scarred from facial vein treatments?

August 17, 2014
Asked By:xpeachpleasurex in San Francisco, CA

I have small red facial veins on my cheeks and I'm thinking about getting a laser treatment. I keep reading horror stories about patients getting burned / blistered / scarred from their laser treatments (Veingogh, IPL, etc). I'm taking these stories with a grain of salt, but I'd like to know -- why are these patients getting burned? Did the doctor set the laser too high? Was the patient using a retinol cream that made the skin more sensitive? How can I reduce my risk of getting burned?

Answers (3)

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August 19, 2014

Answer: Referral for Vein Procedures

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 19, 2014

Answer: Referral for Vein Procedures

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 1, 2015

Answer: Treatment for facial veins with laser, IPL, RF or sclerotherapy - Buffalo Niagara, NY

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February 1, 2015

Answer: Treatment for facial veins with laser, IPL, RF or sclerotherapy - Buffalo Niagara, NY

August 20, 2014

Answer: Heat treatment of veins has risks.

August 20, 2014

Answer: Heat treatment of veins has risks.

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