Any facial laser that would be safe for me on aspirin and Plavix? Have spider veins and age spots. Would a topical vitamin K?

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Alix J. Charles, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Everyone reacts differently to lasers, and you may need more than one type of laser to obtain the best results.  In many cases, being on a blood thinning agent will have no effect on the outcome, be it positive or negative.  This is true for many lasers, but not all lasers!  I recommend you set up a consult with a physician who is experienced in using lasers for the different issues you would like corrected. Best of luck to you!

Raminder Saluja, MD · Answer

Hello,
One of my favorite treatments for broken vessels on the face (rosacea patients or generalized photodamage) along with treating pigmented spots is a Max G IPL (Intense pulsed light).  It targets the hemoglobin (vessels) and melanin (pigment).  We have done this on multiple patients on ibuprofen/Plavix/Coumadin etc.  It does not "break" the skin, but instead is absorbed by the targets that we are aiming to treat.  In regards to your second question: homeopathic derivatives of Vitamin K topical would be Arnica Monana Gel.

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