laser hair removal

About six months ago I got laser hair removal done on my arms and back. To this day I still have over approx. 200 burns 1 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch. I was told by a dermatologist that most of the burns will not go away. I went back to the place that did this to me and they said it will go away, but by the look of their faces I knew they were lying. What should I do? Do I have a case?

Illinois

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Originally posted by boarduns
About six months ago I got laser hair removal done on my arms and back. To this day I still have over approx. 200 burns 1 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch. I was told by a dermatologist that most of the burns will not go away. I went back to the place that did this to me and they said it will go away, but by the look of their faces I knew they were lying. What should I do? Do I have a case?

Illinois

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My response:

Well, Cro-Magnum Man, it all depends upon what you signed with "the place that did this." Were you informed that this condition could occur; e.g., was it in the papers you signed?

What is your age? Do you normally go bare-backed?

These, and other considerations, would be needed to be known to let you know whether your potential case is even worthwhile to pursue.

Good luck.

IAAL

I did sign some papers before I started the treatment, from what I can remember it didnt say that I would get permanent damage. Whether or not I go bare-backed is besides the point. The whole point of getting hair remover is so that I can go bare-backed. Im 30. Would it be worthwhile to pursue now?

Thanks in advance

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

First, you need to understand that "damages", such as these, are different for a man than a woman. Women wear bikinis, low cut, or backless, dresses. A man usually wears a shirt, or other clothing that doesn't expose their back. However, I'd hate to meet the woman that would have needed this procedure to begin with.

That being said, it may be viable for you to pursue by seeing an attorney. The attorney can obtain a copy of whatever you signed, and review it for any "waivers" and "conditions" you may have agreed to. Also, "the place" cannot escape it's own negligence if the result is not "usual", and could only have occurred due to the operator's negligence.

So, see an attorney - - but, be aware that the potential value of your claim, if any, will never be worth what a woman could obtain in the same or similar circumstances.

Good luck to you.

IAAL

Thank you for that response I under stand now what you mean. To let you know I spent almost $4,000. for this procedure. In your opinion if these scars remain, is there any money in this for me? I would prefer to be back to normal, but If this scarring stays I want them to pay.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by boarduns
Thank you for that response I under stand now what you mean. To let you know I spent almost $4,000. for this procedure. In your opinion if these scars remain, is there any money in this for me? I would prefer to be back to normal, but If this scarring stays I want them to pay.

My response:

Well, we can't turn back the "hands of time" - - so, that's not an option. Again, it all depends upon what you signed, and what it said, and whether there was negligence on the part of the operator.

Who knows, you might have a case. So, let an attorney see you and your scars, and let the attorney obtain a copy of your agreement for review - - before you become a client.

Then, if the attorney can come up with some theory of recovery based upon their negligence, or breach of contract, or malpractice, then roll the "litigation" dice, and see if you can shoot Craps.

IAAL

Thanks for the advice. Could I call the company and tell them that I am going to get legal representation and hope they strike a deal with me, or is that not a good idea? If not, what kind of attorney do I look for, is it a malpractice attorney, or personal injury?

Thanks

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by boarduns
Thanks for the advice. Could I call the company and tell them that I am going to get legal representation and hope they strike a deal with me, or is that not a good idea? If not, what kind of attorney do I look for, is it a malpractice attorney, or personal injury?

Thanks

My response:

Do not contact them yourself. You'll only wind up screwing things up and then you *REALLY* won't get an attorney to touch this claim. Let's say you do contact them, then what? You'll tell them what they already know - - you have burn scars. So what? You still can't prove "negligence" or any other theory of recovery.

Insurance companies don't just pay claims without a legal basis for paying. So, since you're not an attorney, and you have no idea what you signed, or whether there was any operator negligence, and you certainly don't know or understand the laws yourself, and you've probably never negotiated a claim of any type yourself, I would strongly suggest that you let an attorney handle this type of a claim.

You hire a "personal injury" attorney.

Good luck to you.

IAAL

[vrzirn]

Use of the laser is considered to be a very safe and effective means of hair removal. Blistering, hypo or hyper-pigmentation are usually transient. The scars you describe are certainly not within the norm. What "place" did this to you. Surely it was not a cerified dermatologist.
You should follow the advice given by IAAL. In time, if the scars remain ,you might consider having them re-surfaced with a laser; this time in the hands of a competent doctor.
A long time ago I recall reading about an ancient Chinese method, not usually described in medical journals, called "sugaring". Ask your doctor if he knows or can find out for you. Supposedly, it is quite effective in removing unwanted hair.
it really is uncomfortable for a young man to be hirsute and subject to snide remarks when he removes his shirt. In addition to speaking to your doctor, you might try contacting some of the major drug companies and asking for suggestions. Good luck.