I had Excel V laser on a vascular malformation around my left eye 5 days ago, is it normal for my face to be swollen?

Thank you for your question. Redness can be treated with a variety of laser treatments. This may range from Excel-V, IPL, Microneedling w/ PRP. It would be best to ask your provider which treatment you may benefit from the most. Best of luck!

Welting is possible after Excel V laser. Topical, oral, or IM steroids can be used to reduce the swelling and improve the healing time. It doesn't appear to be a burn which would look like severe redness and possible blistering. Sleeping upright on 2-3 pillows for 2-3 days will reduce the...

Hello! Thank you for your question. Excel V is a great option for the red and brown pigments in the skin. Based on your description, you sound like the perfect candidate for Excel V. These treatments will not cure the rosacea, but will rather minimize its effects. You can plan on doing a serie...

It will take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care and recommendations. PDT therapy can help improve redness and inflammation. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and en...

This is correct.  The two lasers have different skin targets, different depth of penetration.  Two weeks in between should allow enough healing to alternate lasers.  

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...