The right answer is that there is no right or wrong laser, and depends on the experience of the laser center and the array of lasers they have to treat all of the conditions you mention. You are describing, "matting" with telangiectasias and hyperpigmentation from treatment failure or underlying... more
Best laser treatment for broken capillaries and brown spots?
What is the best laser treatment to treat this with out a lot of down time? I had a laser treatment about 8 years ago that took care of the problem quite well with just a bit of pinkness after the procedure, I have moved away from that doctor and cannot remember what laser he used, but remember wearing eye protection and the room was totally dark. I also had fraxel a couple of years ago and and got no results but scabbing and a terrible redness.
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A: Laser for broken capillaries and brown spots
I think that the best choices for your problem are either IPL (with post-procedure redness for about 1-4 days) or Pearl Laser (with post-procedure redness, scaling and mild swelling for 3-8 days). Both treatments will take care of your brown spots and skin discolorations. The Pearl Laser may add some... more
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