What is the difference between the Excel V and the V Beam laser for treating redness from scars?

There is always swelling with the Excel V laser treatments. It will not affect tear trough or fat. Perhaps some topical steroids will be helpful.

Depending on the particular area/concern you are targeting, we recommend treatments every 4-6 weeks.  Waiting longer in between treatments won't lessen the efficacy of your treatments, it will only increase the amount of time it takes to achieve your final results (since most patients benefit ...

Thank you for your question.  The Excel V is currently the best device at removing red spots, previously we used pulsed dye lasers like the V-beam.  Even with the improvements we see using the Excel V it can take 1-3 treatments to remove telangiectasis and other vascular lesions....

I offer these treatments and frequently mix them together in a single session to give faster results in appropriate patients. I will assume you are having the 532 excel v treatment followed by the Genesis V.  In those cases I break up the treatments so that the 532 is given once a...

The Excel V and V Beam both can cause swelling which will resolve in 7-10 days.  Cold compresses and oral diuretics help.  If really bad, oral or IM steroids.  Please speak to your physician.  To note, the Excel V and V Beam are different devices so I suggest you ask your...

This reaction is thought to be related to a release of Histamine in the skin similar to an insect bite.  I recommend taking a non sedating oral antihistamine in a double dose each day to reduce redness and swelling.   Icing the skin or blowing cool air onto the skin is...