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Facial Angioma Laser Treatment Side Effects
Will Pulsed Dye Laser Cause Any Side Effect (Permanent or Otherwise) if Done on Facial Angioma?
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Pulsed Dye Laser Safe for Facial Angiomas
Facial angiomas are small blood vessel growths that are very effectively treated with pulsed dye laser. In fact, it is usually the standard of care in our office. Pulsed dye laser have been used for safely for more than 20 years in treating blood vessel birthmarks in kids. For facial angiomas, the red spots will turn purple (bruising) after treatment then slowly fade over the next week or two. You may have some minor swelling associated with it. As with any...
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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...
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