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All of these treatments can be used every 2-3 weeks depending on how strong. I suggest you speak to your physician. Best, Dr. Emer.
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 from a series of 3 treatments). I would suggest following up with your provider to discuss your concerns and map out the best timetable for treatment to meet your needs and schedule. Best of luck! The Excel V is an excellent laser, and we see fantastic results with this device.
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...
Hi laser resurfacing can help reduce the redness and scar texture of these areas. The most important thing with lasers is to see someone that has extensive training and understands the physics of lasers so that treatments can be done safely and effectively. These devices were invented by...
I have taken the liberty of copy and pasting my RealSelf answer to a similar question that was posed on RealSelf yesterday. You will note my comment about lack of hard science to support the use of so many of the expensive light and energy gizmo treatments being hyped and heavily marketed out...
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