Efficacy of Treatment for Minor Telangiectasia on Nasolabial Folds? (Photo)

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Hello. I underwent 3 treatments with the Excel V for minor telangiectasia and redness on nose area. My provider suggested 3 treatments initially, but the redness and veins - albeiet faded since the first treatment - are more visible than I would have expected at this point. My concern is that the settings might not perhaps be strong enough during treatment. Following the last treatment, I had no temporary redness or swelling at all. Should I get another opinion? My suspicions are looming.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

As my regular followers would readily attest, I have been cautioning readers for years that, unfortunately,  as you have learned the hard way, the use of the relatively expensive, fancy-named laser and RF gizmos, are backed up far more by marketing hype and social media buzz than hard science. Sorry. On the other hand, the use of light electrodessication for the treatment of facial and nasal telangiectasias ('broken blood vessels") has a many decades' long proven track record for safely and effectively treating this problem. Going forward, you would be wise to make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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Efficacy of Treatment for Minor Telangiectasia on Nasolabial Folds? (Photo)

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