7th February 2023
Answer: Dear Gerard,
Thank you for your question. Most pre-medical questionnaires for energy based devices will ask whether a patient has a history of cancer or family history of cancer. Skin cancer in my opinion would be a complete contraindication to treatment with laser, IPL, Morpheus or in my clinic Venus Versa. However, with assessment and discussion it would be possible for a patient who has been clear of cancer e.g prostate or bowel for greater than 5 years to have treatment with an energy based device. There is a very slight increased risk of cancer but this is theoretical. There are no studies to support a clear link or confidently disprove the link between energy based devices and developing cancer and therefore most practitioners would be unwilling to take the risk. My recommendation would be to consider alternatives such as peels, skin boosters and dermal fillers. Dr S Dhesi
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