Does Excel V Beam laser effect filler?

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I would like to get Excel V Beam laser for treatment of broken capillaries on the face as well as spots of redness. However, I'm concerned this will effect the filler/ botox I have in my face. I have it placed in cheeks, under-eyes and nasolabial folds. I also have botox in my masseter muscles. Filler was injected 4 months ago. Botox will be placed in masseter's about a week before I have this laser treatment. Should there be any issues with filler/botox melting based on the timelines indicated?

Carolyn Jacob, MD · Answer

532/1064nm wavelengths found in the ExcelV laser are absorbed by melanin and red blood cells, but not hyaluronic acid. Therefore, treatment of the skin overlying the filler is safe and will not affect the HA.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

There is absolutely no risk to your fillers or Botox with the Excel V laser. There are several peer reviewed papers supporting this. The HA fillers from Restylane are heated to 120 C for 15 minutes to sterilize them. The heat from the laser is less than 100 C and only milliseconds. Also, Botox is absorbed by the nerve endings within 24 hours so a week is plenty of time to wait after that treatment.

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

Good news! Excel V will not affect filler or Botox.  It is a laser that is targeted towards red and brown discolorations in the skin.

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