Hi: I would like to know if the Vbeam Perfecta or the Excel V would provide better results in clearing Keratosis Pilaris Rubra (facial redness without papules)? I read online that the Excel V absorbs redness five times greater than the Vbeam, making the Excel V the new gold standard for treating red vessels. I am considering either laser and want to be treated with the laser that has the best chance of improving the redness given the challenge of clearing KPR. Thanks for your feedback.
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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...
Thank you for your question. Often times with the larger caliber veins in the legs and around the nose the treatment will induce blood clotting in the veins. This is an entirely normal response and you should have an excellent response. It will take a few weeks to fully resorb.
