I'm getting Cutera excel v 532 for Rosacea flushing and redness. I asked my doctor if I needed to be very red for my appt to have the best results and he said no. I had another consultation with another dermatologist and she said yes, that I need to be very flushed and red. Is there any concensus on this?
December 9, 2016
Answer: Excel V and redness... Thank you for your question. Lasers work on the principle of photothermolysis, meaning the need a target (chromophore) for the laser to work. In the case of the Excel V, if you are red and flushed you will likely see faster results, however you do not need to be flushed for it to work. The laser typically takes 3 treatments to see really good results, the reason being is that it may not destroy all the red at one time. To get the best results with the Excel V for redness we combine immediately with Laser Genesis which destroys microvasculature. You typically still need 3 treatments however the clearing is remarkable. Regards, Dr. Matt Elias
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Excel V and redness... Thank you for your question. Lasers work on the principle of photothermolysis, meaning the need a target (chromophore) for the laser to work. In the case of the Excel V, if you are red and flushed you will likely see faster results, however you do not need to be flushed for it to work. The laser typically takes 3 treatments to see really good results, the reason being is that it may not destroy all the red at one time. To get the best results with the Excel V for redness we combine immediately with Laser Genesis which destroys microvasculature. You typically still need 3 treatments however the clearing is remarkable. Regards, Dr. Matt Elias
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