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Excel V for hyper-pigmentation & redness

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Had my face zapped on 9/07. Hyper-pigmentation is...

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SundayTrotSeptember 9, 2017
$250
Had my face zapped on 9/07. Hyper-pigmentation is my issue. Minimal pain with lidocaine numbing cream. So far some slight swelling. I have had several IPLs and one Fraxel. IPLs are ok, I just didn't notice any major impact. Areas were slightly lightened, but no OMG moments. Fraxel was a bust, swelling was scary. It hurt like hell and was expensive. Don't waste your money. Here are my pics from day 1 and day 2, I will continue to update! PS- had a couple of test zaps with Picoway!

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knoxann
November 4, 2017
I am worse — very sorry I did this
jerbear08
December 7, 2017
Me too! My face is all blotchy with red and white.
What can I do?
newnose2018
January 16, 2020
You're worse duebt ok excel v?
newnose2018
January 16, 2020
So, meant due to
newnose2018
January 16, 2020
Excel v laser made you blotchy?
newnose2018
January 16, 2020
Are you sure it was excel v? They usually dont use lidocaine prior to the treatment as the excel v has its own cooling mechanism built in and is only mildly discomforting
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SundayTrot
January 17, 2020
Yes, positive I had an Excel V. Lidocaine was used to lessen the pain of the zaps and yes, there was a hose blowing cool air for further comfort.
newnose2018
January 17, 2020
Do you have a before photo so we can compare?
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SundayTrot
January 17, 2020
The original post was done in 2017, I think the before and after picture window has closed. I've had several IPLs since then and an after picture would be misleading.
sf78717
September 17, 2020
SundayTrot help! I’m freaking out a little bc my face has red/ purple spots almost look like scabs a day after treatment. Kind of looks like your day after picture. Did you have scarring??
Mia1983
August 8, 2018
how were your results? do you recommend it?
Isabella099
April 12, 2020
I have had Excel V in the same pigmentation spots 3 times now & they are still the same - slightly darker now! I will stick to IPL in future as that has always worked on my porcelain skin. Excel V BIG FAIL!
Isabella099
April 12, 2020
*on
Cosmicpizza
January 2, 2022
Hey any update on your skin???
UPDATED FROM SundayTrot
3 years post

Some recovery pics I found...

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SundayTrotSeptember 17, 2020

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Cosmicpizza
January 2, 2022
Hey how does your face look now?
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