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That is a very normal reaction after the Cutera Excel V treatment. I usually tell my patients 1-3 days of inflammation. I typically send my patients home with Cicalfate cream post treatment. Elevating your head at night may also help with any swelling you may have.
Welting is possible after Excel V laser. Topical, oral, or IM steroids can be used to reduce the swelling and improve the healing time. It doesn't appear to be a burn which would look like severe redness and possible blistering. Sleeping upright on 2-3 pillows for 2-3 days will reduce the swelling faster as well.
Thanks for your question. Post procedural swelling is quite normal after treatment with the Excel V. If only certain spots were treated versus a broad area it is quite normal to have some bumpiness from swelling. These should calm down over 1-3 days without problem.
Hello! Thank you for your question. Excel V is a great option for the red and brown pigments in the skin. Based on your description, you sound like the perfect candidate for Excel V. These treatments will not cure the rosacea, but will rather minimize its effects. You can plan on doing a serie...
It will take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care and recommendations. PDT therapy can help improve redness and inflammation. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and en...
This is correct. The two lasers have different skin targets, different depth of penetration. Two weeks in between should allow enough healing to alternate lasers.
Thank you for your question. Excel V and the Vbeam are both excellent options for facial redness. In the hands of a knowledgeable physician, you should have results with either device. One of the advantages to the Cutera system is that many providers will also have the Genesis handpiece to...
This is not a concern, it is called purpura. It can happen with these treatments as blood leaks out of the vessels treated. It will go away but to expedite resolution, further treatment with the 532 wavelength can help.
Excel V Laser is the new gold standard – while most lasers take multiple sessions to achieve noticeable results, many procedures performed with the Excel V will require the least number of treatments, and results are visible almost immediately. Dual wavelength technology make it not only m...
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