Any risks with Cold Lazer?

Meggy, there are some issues with cold laser treatment after breast cancer. It's not recommended for use in the presence of cancer cells, and since we can't know that there are none, that's something to think about.

There was a time a few years back when laser LE treatment was all the rage, but we hardly hear about it anymore. Several women here used it, some of them fanatically. There were even some studies in Australia (and later in the US) that showed it was initially effective in reducing swelling, but they never studied the long-term efficacy OR safety of its use. The most often quoted theory of why it worked was that it reduced fibrosis that created blockages. You might PM LindaLou, as she did use it consistently in the past--don't know what her current status with it is. There are wild threads about it in the archives here--it got to be the one really reactive subject we've ever had here (thanks in part to a manufacturer joining the discussion, just as you point out). 

There was some false advertising in the past, but with awareness (and a certain amount of outrage) that was stopped. And there were serious questions about certain manufacturers selling directly to patients who had no training in its use, even though the studies showing initial limb reduction were conducted with a highly specialized protocol administered by trained professionals. So unfortunately the whole question of cold laser treatment for LE has been tainted, and has not been followed up with appropriate long-term safety studies. 

Too bad, since we certainly need all the legitimate options we can get for this stupid condition!

Do let us know what you discover!
Binney

Meggy, I had cold laser treatments several years ago and they definitely worked.  That's all I can tell you.  Also, they recommended I continue treatment every six months but I didn't do that.  But when I was going, it definitely worked.  I am fine right now (cancer wise) as far as I can tell.  No idea whether there is a contraindication.  Feel free to PM me if you want any further information.

Trisha

I'm gearing up to start some cold laser soon. My LE therapist is hoping it will help the pitting on my chest, try to prevent/reduce any fibrosis. I've got a seroma there, too