I had Pulse dye laser at bruising setting to help with blood vessels and rosacea on Monday. It is now Saturday. So five days later I still have bruising that has barely faded in this time. I'm also having yellowing around the bruise by my eye. Is this normal? I have been using vitamin K cream and arinica. Should I be concerned with this?
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Efficacy from pulsed dye lasers is related to destruction of blood vessels with expected bruising and unfortunately, potential for hyperpigmentation, hence the need to use such products. Link is provided for more information.
V Beam is a pulsed dye laser.
Pulsed dye laser can cause bruising an...
I have not come across this before. The before and afters will tell the story. Every patient should have standardised before photos, if you could attach the after, we can perhaps make an educated comment. I do not have a logical explanation without photos. Rosacea is very complex and a ta...
You may be undertreated with the pulsed dye technology and laser settings may need to be adjusted for better outcome.As mentioned, efficacy from pulsed dye lasers is related to destruction of blood vessels with expected bruising and unfortunately, potential for hyperpigmentation, hence the need ...