Manhattan Pulsed Dye Laser doctors

	Joshua Zeichner, MD Manhattan Dermatologist 5 East 98th Street 5th Floor, New York		2 answers
	Jordana Gilman, MD New York Dermatologic Surgeon 328 East 75th Street Suite A, New York		1 answer
	David Goldberg, MD New York Dermatologic Surgeon 115 East 57th St. Suite 710, New York		1 answer
	Joshua L. Fox, MD Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon 165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
	Robert H. Gotkin, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 625 Park Avenue, New York

Recent Answers

Facial Angioma Laser Treatment Side Effects Will Pulsed Dye Laser Cause Any Side Effect (Permanent or Otherwise) if Done on Facial Angioma?

A: Side Effects from Pulsed Dye Laser for BLood Vessel Treatment

Pulsed dye lasers can be used for the treatment of blood vessels. They target the blood cells and cause the blood vessels to be destroyed. Side effects can occur, and these include discomfort during the procedure, swelling, and bruising. A rare side effect is the development of a scar. This can happen if the skin is not properly cooled during the procedure and excess heat is applied to the skin. Scarring is a rare side effect, but theoretically could occur. It is important to have the procedure performed by a physician experienced in using the laser.

Joshua Zeichner, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

Pulsed Dye Laser While on Accutane? There has been a rise in the number of practices using v beam pulsed dye laser to treat post acne redness while patients are still on accutane. results are promising. I found support in an article on the candela laser website. Any other practitioners who agree to this and is practicing this? I am wondering whether i should go for it.

A: Avoid Facial Procedures While On Accutane

Accutane can make the skin extremely sensitive. With injury to thet skin, patients on accutane are at a higher risk for scarring and pyogenic granulomas (groups of blood vessels). In my opinion, you should wait not only until after you finish taking Accutane, but also at least 6 months afterwards before having any procedure that could potentially cause damage to the skin.

Joshua Zeichner, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

Pulsed Dye Laser for Hypopigmentation After Electrolysis? I am considering Pulsed Dye Laser on my upper lip due to hypopigmentation from electrolysis, which left it looking like a permanent white moustache. Would this procedure help my upper lip area look normal with the rest of my skin?

A: Pulsed Dye Laser for Hypopigmentation

The Pulsed Dye Laser, in general, is not the laser of choice for hypopigmentation. There are a variety of lasers that can, but do not always, improve hypopigmentation. This includes Q-switched lasers, excimer lasers and Fraxel lasers. The Pulsed Dye Laser is designed to lessen skin redness caused by excess blood vessels. It is not the idea laser for hypopigmentation.

David Goldberg, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon