Cherry angioma removal. Laser or cryosurgery?

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Hello I have 3 fairly large cherry angiomas on my forehead. I was wanting to get rid of them, my primary doctor says they offer removal of the angiomas at their office but use electro-surgery. My question is what method is the least likely to produce scarring in terms of that, using a laser, or cryosurgery? Since obviously this would save me money going to him instead of a dermatologist. But if there is a great likelihood of scarring with electrosurgery then i'd rather go to a dermatologist.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A V-Beam Pulsed Dye laser works best for cherry angiomas. Some scabbing may occur with treatment, but typically the body reabsorbs the angioma. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Sarah Haydel, MD · Answer

Laser would definitely be the first choice of the two due to less scaring if any. Typically a laser that is specific in the treatment of vascular lesions such as vari-lite, vbeam or excel-v lasers would all do the trick. Sometimes you can get a great result with light therapy (IPL or BBL). Also multiple treatments may be needed depending on size. Find a dermatologist or cosmetic laser doctor in your area that can give you more info. Typically insurance does not cover any laser treatments and may be why your physician wanted to treat it in their office with cryosurgery. There's virtually little to no downtime with these lasers as well. Hope this helps!

Cherry angioma removal. Laser or cryosurgery?

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