My 5 son has a port wine stain that is treated with a pulsed dye laser at 8 jules. He went for his 3rd laser treatment yesterday and instead of all of the area treated turning purplish (like with the previous treatments) he has some specific spots that are grayish which has not happened with any of the other laser treatments. Why the difference? Should I be worried? What specifically causes some of the areas to turn purple, yet some of the areas right next to it to turn gray?
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I would avoid doing more pulsed dye laser as it seems your results were not optimal. Time will improve the problems. I would consider using Plato's Scar Serum on the scars twice daily. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Pulse dye laser treatments will vary depending on the provider and your geographic location. In general, this is a good laser for a variety of lesions (including scars) with a vascular or red component, though several treatments may be required depending on the appearance of your skin and...
Thank you for your question. You can treat the lips with laser treatments. Some of them may cause swelling and bruising. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeons office for treatment options.