Pulse dye laser vs BroadBand light for red birthmark on face - which is the better option? (photos)

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I have a red birthmark on my left cheek the size of a quarter. It’s not flat. The PA from a derm office said she wasn’t concerned it would cause any hard but jf I wanted it removed, I could explore IPL. When I started researching, I also learned about PDL. Is PDL better at removing red birthmark?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

A pulsed dye laser would be my preference to treat a red birthmark on the face.  It is possible that more than one treatment session would be needed to obtain the best result though.

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