7 days ago I received one pulsed-dye laser treatment for a dark red, 1-year old scar. As my doctor predicted, there was some purplish bruising but that went away within a couple of days and my scar now looks exactly the same. When could I expect to see some improvement of the redness of my scar?
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January 14, 2013
Answer: Red scarring takes multiple sessions of pulsed dye laser
You may need a topical antibiotic, Solodyn orally, or a low-potency steroid to reduce redness. The Pulse Dye laser can be used safely on Fitz 3-4, but at lower settings. A Test spot is always a good idea before committing to treating darker skinned patients. Dr. G.
No sedation necessary to treat a cherry angioma on a 10 month old. Just a couple of nurses to hold the child and eye wear to protect the eyes. The procedure does hurt, but it can be done so quickly. The parent can be there during the procedure to help hold and comfort the baby.
The pulsed dye laser is the industry standard for treating redness. It is most commonly used to treat redness from rosacea, excess sun exposure, and blood vessel lesions. However, I have used it to treat red KP of the face in a few patients with good success. I have one patient...
