I had a Cutera Excel V laser treatment for spider veins and redness on my cheek and chin. I did the treatment on Tuesday, today Thursday my eyes were closed shut when I woke up. My face is so tight and swollen :-( I called my doctor yesterday and he prescribed me Prednisone 20mg. are the red scabs will go away soon? Help!!!
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I think any OTC medication is fine but to follow your doctor's advice, Tylenol is probably definitely ok. The concern is that anti-inflammatory medications can lessen your final results. I believe that this is more theoretical than proven.
Ben Brown, MD (license emergency restriction) says:
It may take 2-4 weeks to see the final results following laser treatment of broken capillaries. There is no medical treatments proven to reduce the period of recovery. Arnica Gel and oral supplements are thought to improve recovery from procedures that result in blood leaking under the skin....
Sebaceous Hyperplasia commonly seen on the face can be treated with high fluence (high energy) parameters with the Excel V laser. Electrocautery also is very useful in treating this genetic condition. I see a higher recurrence rate with Excel V laser as compared with electrocautery.
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