A Case of Large Venous Lake on the Lower Lip Treated with CO₂ Laser and 595-nm Pulsed-dye Laser

Abstract

We treated a patient with a venous lake (diameter: 20mm) on their lower lip with a CO₂ laser and a pulsed-dye laser (PDL), which gradually reduced the size of the tumor without causing scarring or vesicle formation, and the patient was satisfied with the results. There is no general consensus as to the optimal laser modality for treating venous lakes, and various types of lasers have been used for this purpose. To establish standard protocols, randomized controlled trials comparing the results obtained with different types of laser treatments are needed.Skin Research, 15: 341-344, 2016