I have a port wine stain on the top left side of my scalp. It wouldn't bother me at all if it was entirely covered by my hair, but about half of it spreads past my hairline and onto my forehead where it's visible. It may sound like a small problem but it effects the way I do my hair. (Can never pull it back) and people constantly ask me if I got sunburned on my head. I know a pulsed dye laser is typically used to lighten port wine stains, but will it effect my hair?
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With the ablative resurfacing treatments, either erbium or CO2, the new collagen growth will start after a few weeks. Immediately after a treatment, people will look good because of the swelling. As the swelling subsides you will often see the original wrinkles...
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...
What you are experiencing is not uncommon after CO2 laser resurfacing. Many times patients will experience breakouts a 2-3 months after their procedure. If the problem becomes widespread, a course of doxycycline as stated prior, would help the situation while your skin normalizes....
