I recently had Erbium Laser Resurfacing 3 months ago and noticed small red veins popping up really bad on the right side of my face. I had a few before the laser but was told the laser would help. I have already visited the doctor who preformed the resurfacing when I first noticed the veins and he just told me it comes with age. Is there anything I can do about this? Or am I stuck with them?
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September 28, 2014
Answer: Broken Capillary Treatment after Laser Resurfacing
You can have more than 1 erbium laser. I usually recommend 2 - 3 in a row with 8-12 weeks in between each treatment. You can also continue to see improvement after each treatment for up to 3 months.
Hi!Yes birthmark removal may be achieved with a variety of lasers. The type of laser depends on the individual's skin type, how dark and how deep the birthmark is. More than one treatment is usually necessary and it is advisable that the laser surgeon do a test spot to see how the skin responds...
Thanks for your question and know that at 5 months post your procedure, you are healed at this point and we hope that your skin has done well with the procedure you had performed. In order to maintain the results and to further take care of your skin, please make sure that whenever you are in...
