Orange County Pulsed Dye Laser doctors

	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		8 answers
	Edward J. Domanskis, MD Orange County Plastic Surgeon 1441 Avocado Ave, Suite 307 Ste 307, Newport Beach		1 answer
	Lorrie Klein, MD Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon 30201 Golden Lantern Ste B, Laguna Niguel		1 answer
	Amy T. Bandy, DO Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon 320 Superior Avenue Suite 170, Newport Beach
	Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon 400 Newport Center Dr # 302, Newport Beach

Recent Answers

IPL Was Unsuccessful for Rosacea Redness. Pulsed Dye an Option? I have persistent redness in my cheeks and nose. I've tried 3 IPL sessions at a local business, with no results other than a patchy beard. I'm frustrated and I need options! I work as a Reserve Firefighter, so downtime is a concern. Do I have any more options? I've tried Topicals, Orals, everything! The redness is still at large. Thanks for your help!

A: Pulsed dye laser (V Beam) works great for rosacea

In our office we have both a V Beam (pulsed dye laser) and a Lum 1 (IPL) and we use both for rosacea. Both work well and when one doesn't work well for an individual it is worth trying the other one. At higher levels the V Beam has more down time (purple marks) than the IPL (coffee grind appearance) but at lower levels the V Beam might only cause temporary redness as a side effect.

Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

What is the Safest Type of Makeup Used to Cover Up Bruising from Pulsed Dye Laser on Face can the makeup be safely removed without damaging the skin??

A: Makeup to Cover Bruises From Pulsed Dye Laser

Hi Amy. Although we do not recommend a specific brand of makeup, we do recommend stage makeup in cases where a patient has to cover bruises. Even when using stage makeup, the bruises can be difficult to cover.

As an alternative to heavy makeup, we actually reverse the bruises 2 days after the initial treatment with the same laser we used to cause them (pulsed dye). In cases where patients cannot have 10 days of bruising, they come in for a second (lower level) treatment that is designed solely to remove the bruising from the first treatment. Ask your physician if he/she knows about this method.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

A: Pulsed Dye is Superior to IPL for Redness.

Hi FireDan. Not only is the pulsed dye laser an option for you but it is a far superior option to IPL. The problem with IPL is that it is a "jack-of-all-trades" but master of none. It is designed with multiple uses and types of light.

The problem is that it cannot achieve high enough fluences (energy) to properly close the troublesome small blood vessels associated with advanced Rosacea. This is where the pulsed dye laser (and bruising doses come in). Consider the pulsed dye laser but also note that if you refuse higher level bruising doses (which require some downtime) you may not achieve your goals.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon