Are there any contraindications for timing pulsed dye laser treatments too close to each other?

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If you know you need multiple treatments, what are the considerations when deciding how to space the treatments out?

Edward J. Gross, MD · Answer

The Pulse Dye Laser requires 2-3 weeks of
healing and resorption of hemoglobin, heme, and other pigments from blood.
Also, capillaries need this time to contract and coagulate. We recommend a 4-6
week interval between treatments based on these well-established principles.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello.  The answer to the question is that it depends on the type of treatment (birthmark, Rosacea, scars, etc).  We usually space between 3-6 weeks apart.  One other dependent is whether the patient will have bruising or not.  Bruising takes longer to recover from.To see examples of before and after pictures of pulsed dye laser treatments in Los Angeles, click the website link below.

Steven Heaney, MD · Answer

The time required between each treatment depends on what is being treated.  When treating Rosacea, I usually recommend treatments be done 4 weeks apart.  If the patient has a treatment that causes bruising, 6-8 weeks is better.  Hope this helps!

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

As stated by our expert panel, PDL treatments can be spaced between 2 weeks apart all the way to 3-4 months. As a guide-Stretch marks - 2 weeks apartRosacea- 4-5 weeks, then once under control as needed (sometimes only once a year)Scar treatments- 7 to 10 days (especially early surgical scars)Birth marks - early strawberry birthmarks - weekly, older Port Wine Stains, 8-12 weeks ore even longerI hope this helps. CheersDR Davin Lim Laser and Cosmetic DermatologistBRISBANE, AUSTRALIA.

Are there any contraindications for timing pulsed dye laser treatments too close to each other?

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