I have a pattern of raised (swollen) areas in linear pattern. I am wondering if this is a normal presentation? Will my skintone remain this irregular? I have paid for 3 treatments and wondering if this is to be expected?
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Both wavelengths have been used for over 20 years. The pulsed Dye laser originally caused bruising with treatments, but now there are options to vary the treatments to cause little to no bruising. Both devices may require multiple sessions to improve redness from Rosacea, and it is important to...
I have been using the Cutera Excel V in my offices for the past several years. I it is common to have redness and swelling to the treated area after the procedure. This is generally due to the heat generated by the laser beam interacting with its target. Blistering is not...
Excel V is an excellent laser for vascular lesions, and it can improve the pigmentation to certain extent in an expert hand. Enlighten laser is much better than Excel V for pigmentation. You have not displayed your before photos, it is possible you have melasma and may be what you are seeing i...