Is it true that the pulse dye laser shrink sebaceous glands? And if so, is that at any strength? Or only when you do it to the point of bruising? Thanks
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Answer: Pulsed dye laser for redness on the face - Los Angeles
The PDL laser is effective in reducing erythema (redness) of scars. It may take a few treatments before the desired outcome is achieved, sometimes more than three. Increasing the energy levels with each treatment, as tolerated, may help to achieve maximum benefit. Injection of a scar with...
Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We...
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)...