How long can it take to see good results from Pulsed Dye Laser on a mole removal scar?

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I’ve had 2 rounds of pulsed dye laser for a mole removal scar that wasn’t fading on my face. The first was around 18 months after my mole removal, and the second at 21 months. It’s now coming up to 7 months after my first PDL, and 3 months after my second; although I can see some change/fading I’m still yet to see anything dramatic. My scar also tends to flare up when I get warm - such as doing excercise. I was told the PDL was shrink/destroy blood vessels. Will I see any further fading?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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