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Is Laser Treatment Safe for Patient with Chronic Fatigue?

SAB70Feb 16, 2009
I am a 39 year old woman considering having facial thread veins removed by laser (YAG) treatment. I noted that auto-immune conditions are often excluded as contraindications. I have M.E. /C.F.S. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), although it is not currently clear if this is an auto-immune condition. Would it be safe for me to undergo laser treatment, and what are the risks?

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Dr. Margaret Weiss, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jul 8, 2009
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