Pulsed Dye Laser: Q&A

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Why Didn't my Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment (For Blood Vessels) Work the First Time?

I was told in the consultation that mine was not a severe case and that she could remove most all of the blood vessels from my cheeks and chin, as well as lighten a little patch of the "mask of pregnancy" in the initial treatment, with the possibility of needing a second treatment for a touch up. After the swelling and redness went away, I still have all of the vessels on my chin and nose, all of the mask of pregnancy, and more than half of the vessels on my cheeks. What could have happened?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by xrdh in Spokane, WA
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Pulsed dye laser can take multiple sessions for optimal result

The pulsed dye laser is very effective at treating generalized redness, such as from rosacea, and broken blood vessels. However, how well the treatment works often depends on how aggressive the treatment was. The new generation of pulsed dye lasers allows us to treat more conservatively so that the patient does not leaved bruised (at sub purpuric settings). The downside to this is more treatments are often needed. The upside is less downtime for the patient. I... more
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Pulsed dye laser usually takes multiple sessions to work

Pulsed dye laser goes after red color and that's why it's used for vessels in the skin. The laser creates a certain level of heat that begins a coagulation process in the target vessels. It is a "process" and seldom does one session clear an area. To make the treatment tolerable (and safe) the energy levels have to be kept in a certain range so that you do not have skin burns or severe bruising. The tradeoff is that you then need multiple sessions to get the veins to clear while not... more
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Pulsed dye laser works for facial vessels

I'm glad you asked this question because it brings up a number of important points. Pulsed dye laser (PDL) is very effective for facial vessels, but it often takes at least 2-3 treatments for maximal improvement. Many factors need to be considered when treating facial vessels and pigment including the following: Different sized vessels (e.g. small red, larger purple) respond best to different settings. It can take more than one treatment to target vessels of different... more
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