What if Excel V treatment blisters? If it is going to blister, how long after treatment would the blister appear? (Photo)

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Treatment ~30 hours ago. Top right of redness, the skin feels almost a like a blister does. No liquid. It just has that very thin fragile feel to it. I iced it a bit this morning. What are those creams? How about Arnica? This is my second treatment. I was very happy with the first abut a month ago. We were just finishing off the stragglers.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care recommendations. We have a specific protocol. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme to give improvement. PDT therapy can calm inflammation. Sun protection is essential. I recommend adding microneedling/prp and radiofrequency treatments. Best, Dr. Emer

John E. Burke, MD · Answer

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 common especially if proper cooling is used during and after the treatment.  My best recommendation is to cool the area with cold compresses for the first 1-2 days after treatment if redness and/or swelling persists.  Once the redness or swelling resolves, no further topical therapy is needed.

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