V Beam Perfecta Vs Excel V for Keratosis Pilaris Rubra facial redness?

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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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend a combination approach using these lasers (Excel V, VBeam) with ProYellow and microneedling/prp. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Thomas D. Griffin Jr., MD · Answer

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 go alongside of the normal Excel V. The difference is that the genesis is a short pulse duration 1064nm wavelength. It is gentle, has zero downtime and does quite well with the dull background redness that is associated with KPR. Used in combination with the Excel V, you should get some really dynamic results.

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