I’m actually sobbing right now because I don’t know what to do. I need professional help. I am Asian and I got Excel V to lighten and get rid of the freckles and sun spots on my face. Within 24 hours, the spots on my face got dark and elevated. They have come off. At day 10, on my forehead, I have these zebra marks where the scabs came off! It is SO pronounced and I have no idea what to do! My doctor gave me a prescription lightening cream to put on my forehead but I don’t want to! I’m scared!
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Lasers generally create intense heat and when the settings are high or there are multiple passes, they can cause both additional pigmentation and/or loss of pigmentation. Thankfully, this is not a typical side effect, but it does happen. Aggressive treatments aren't always a good choice if you d...
This laser does work on the facial vessels and often without the requirement of purpora as in the older pulse dye lasers. There are several factors involved such as your skin type but this laser should take that into account, the USA version has a touch screen with presets. In my patient ...
This can occur after Excel V laser treatment for telangiectasias (broken capillaries). It is a small amount of blood leaking into the tissues. Essential a small bruise. It is nothing worrisome. Actually sometimes they can be treated with the Excel V laser as well. They should go away on their...
