KTP Laser to Remove Brown Spots?

July 15, 2009
Asked By:ytsirk978 in Northern Ca

I have one large brown spot on my face about 1 cm in diameter. I went to see a dermatologist who told me that his office can use KTP Laser to remove this brown spot and smaller ones around the face. But then I read online that KTP Laser is use to remove red vessels on the face? I'm confused.

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April 27, 2015

Answer: KTP laser works well for blood vessels AND pigmented spots.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 27, 2015

Answer: KTP laser works well for blood vessels AND pigmented spots.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 16, 2024

Answer: Brown spots can be removed by doing Clear & Brilliant as well as a chemical peel such as Melapeel.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 16, 2024

Answer: Brown spots can be removed by doing Clear & Brilliant as well as a chemical peel such as Melapeel.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2016

Answer: Laser treatment of brown spots

September 14, 2016

Answer: Laser treatment of brown spots

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November 10, 2015

Answer: IPL good for brown spots

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November 10, 2015

Answer: IPL good for brown spots

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July 23, 2009

Answer: The most up to date modality for brown spots on face is the IPL or Photofacial

July 23, 2009

Answer: The most up to date modality for brown spots on face is the IPL or Photofacial

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