I consulted with a prominent plastic surgeon about using electrodessication for my facial capillaries. I have tried many of the usually recommended treatments without positive results. Anyhow, this doctor said that although electrodessication is effective, it can leave enlarged pores. Is this correct?
Answer: Treatment for facial blood vessels Small capillaries or telangectasias of the face can be treated with a variety of different measures. For small ones that are not diffuse spot treatment with a needle tip electorcautery on low power can be effective. However, I have seen over the years patients treated this way that end up with white spots or enlarged pores or depressions in the skin. The safest way in my opinion is still laser treatments with a KTP 532 laser, ND:YAG 1064 or IPL treatments. Another very effective option includes the use of a pulsed dye laser but more bruising may result. I would personally exhaust those options first before treating with an electrocautery. I hope this information helps.
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Answer: Treatment for facial blood vessels Small capillaries or telangectasias of the face can be treated with a variety of different measures. For small ones that are not diffuse spot treatment with a needle tip electorcautery on low power can be effective. However, I have seen over the years patients treated this way that end up with white spots or enlarged pores or depressions in the skin. The safest way in my opinion is still laser treatments with a KTP 532 laser, ND:YAG 1064 or IPL treatments. Another very effective option includes the use of a pulsed dye laser but more bruising may result. I would personally exhaust those options first before treating with an electrocautery. I hope this information helps.
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Answer: Use of elelctrodessication for facial capillaries, spider veins In some instances, I have seen enlarged pores with electrodessication and with more extensive use I have seen some dermal fibrosis.However, for isolated telangiectasias I stiill occasionally prefer this modality.
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Answer: Use of elelctrodessication for facial capillaries, spider veins In some instances, I have seen enlarged pores with electrodessication and with more extensive use I have seen some dermal fibrosis.However, for isolated telangiectasias I stiill occasionally prefer this modality.
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Answer: Ohmic thermolysis or topical laser for telangiectasias I recommend ohmic thermolysis where there is no puncture of the skin or topical laser with long pulse devices. These will not cause ice pick types scars following treatment.
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Answer: Ohmic thermolysis or topical laser for telangiectasias I recommend ohmic thermolysis where there is no puncture of the skin or topical laser with long pulse devices. These will not cause ice pick types scars following treatment.
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Answer: Electrodessication for telangiectasias
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