Does Pixel laser treat broken capillaries?

Will Pixel treatment remove the appearance of broken capilaries?

2 answers to “Does Pixel laser treat broken...”

A: Pixel is not useful for Spider Veins.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

The Pixel 2940 Erbium Laser is a skin resurfacing laser that can dramatically improve your skin’s appearance. During each Pixel treatment, thousands of microscopic spots known as “pixels" are created and about 5 treatments are needed to get full effect. Since only about 20% of the... more

A: If you are referring to Fraxel, it may improve the...

Ronald Shelton, MD

If you are referring to Fraxel, it may improve the vessels. V-beam, IPL, Versa pulse and Pulsed Dye lasers treat these capillaries better.

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jsimmons
10 posts
24 Aug 2008

Pixel is a fractional resurfacing laser treatment that is effective for smoothing acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and improving skin laxity.  However, it is not usually helpful for broken capillaries.  Other modalities such as IPL/photofacial treatments can be useful for broken capillaries, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.

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