Summer not only brings hot weather, but it also brings unwanted pests. If you suffer from insect bites, you may want to think twice about undergoing laser treatment to deal with scarring.
Delali Quarshie, 28, of Virginia had insect bite marks on her legs. In order to get ride of them, she went to a spa and underwent a laser procedure to have them removed. Instead of getting rid of the bite marks, she suffered first and second degree burns.
Quarshie alleged that the treatment, and incidental burns, were so bad that it resulted in scarring from her knees to her ankles. Quarshie further claimed that she suffers from depression and posttraumatic stress as a result of the failed procedure. Her medical expenses totaled nearly $12,000 dollars.
Quarshie sued the spa and its owner who performed the procedure. She alleged that the the spa’s failure to use the correct laser settings and negligent use directly caused her burns. Quarshie also argued that the treatment should not have been performed on someone with her skin type and that the owner should have waited two weeks before proceeding. Quarshie did not claim lost income.
The defense said the redness and blisters were a known risk of laser treatment.
The parties settled for $300,000, paid by the insurer of the Spa.
Quarshie v. Uyshnavi Skin Care, LLC
To minimize your risk of harm from a procedure, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says to know the basic facts. Learn about the benefits and risks before undergoing a procedure. Also, find out more about the operation and do not be afraid to ask questions.
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