Bright red spot after crust fell off from Pulsed Dye Laser. How long will this take to go away?

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I had pulse dye laser on a broken capilary. After the crust came of the caplary seems gone but now there's bright red spot instead.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would treat the area with a light IPL Limelight treatment to help reduce the redness caused by the laser session. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take 1-2 weeks to resolve. If it doesn't, I suggest speaking to your physician for skin care and possible other laser treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Pulsed dye lasers are great for pink or red skin or PIE.

Efficacy from pulsed dye lasers is related to destruction of blood vessels with expected bruising and unfortunately, potential for hyperpigmentation, hence the need to use such products. Link is provided for more information.
Pulsed dye laser can cause bruising and swelling and I precondition and treat my patients with a bioflavonoid product called Swell-x pt (post treatment) and also an oral supplement for PIH relief called Scler-X and I find them to be effective. 
For hyperpigmentation relief we use a HQ and non HQ based creams in  the U.S. called Melarase.
Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Depends on your skin type, location and sun exposure. Ensure you protect using a high factor SPF sunscreen. It can take several weeks before fading. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Bright red spot after crust fell off from Pulsed Dye Laser. How long will this take to go away?

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