My doctor used a pulsed dye laser on some areas of post-sclerotherapy blushing on my thigh (the darker areas in the picture). She said that she used one setting for those areas and another setting for the "underlying redness" as she called it. Is this uneven skin blanching surrounding the blush spots seen in the picture permanent or will my overall skin tone blend in again? Is this hypopigmentation due to lack of melanin or it just looks lighter because there are no more capillaries in the area?
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I believe the Vbeam laser would be more effective on both your visible vessels and your discoloration than IPL. Choose a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in laser treatments like these. With a qualified provider and a customized treatment plan, you should see very good results.
The pulsed dye laser is an excellent option for the spider veins and small blood vessels particularly those on the nose. IPL would also be a good option for the larger pores and redness on your face which appears to be rosacea. There are a number of treatments.An in-person exam with...
The best laser for childhood facial vascular lesions is usually the Pulsed Dye Laser.
Unfortunately, the typical skin reaction is one of "Pupura" the medical word for purple
skin bruising, as you've previously experienced. You've probably already gotten over
the shock of...
