I had Excel V laser on a vascular malformation around my left eye 5 days ago, is it normal for my face to be swollen?

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I had normal expected swelling of the treated area for next 3 days. Day 4 & 5 (today) the entire left side of my face is swollen, not just eye area. Is this normal? Thank you.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is fairly common to have swelling after Excel V laser, particularly if the entire face was treated. Around the eyes is always the worse. Sleeping with the head elevated for 2 days is helpful. Steroids sometimes help the swelling recede faster. Rosacea patients tend to swell more than most. A vascular malformation will swell even more than rosacea patients. It is nothing to worry about.

Glenn Messina, MD · Answer

Its best to see your provider again and have them evaluate this. However depending on what arm of the laser they used ( the KTP or YAG) you normally have a week or more of swelling. Its likely that the swelling is dispersing down into the cheek area. See you doctor , when I have someone with a lot of swelling I offer steroid for a short course which helps as does ice compress

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