Excel V Laser

Dedicated to Excellence in Patient Care & Education.

Excel V Laser

Dedicated to Excellence in Patient Care & Education.

FOR REDS BROWNS & BLUES

Excel V Laser

For pigment and vessels – reds, browns, blues and purples!

At SkinMD, we believe in delivering the latest laser technology to our patients. Cutera lasers provide a safe and effective solution for most skin concerns. Whether you choose excel V to address specific vascular or pigmented lesions or to treat global photodamage, Cutera’s technology provides safe, predictable outcomes. Even the most challenging skin types and pigmentary concerns can be address with one of our signature protocols.

FOR REDS BROWNS & BLUES

Vascular Lesions

Vascular lesions are a type of common skin concern that affect up to 50% of women aged 18 years and up. Spider veins, telangiectasias, and diffuse redness may be systemic but are often a result of aging, sun damage or pregnancy. Vascular lesions can also be present from birth, appearing as a red or purple birthmark.

Rosacea, which is a chronic skin condition and often mistaken for a sunburn or rosy skin, presents with redness, visible blood vessels and sometimes tiny red bumps that can be compared to acne. Rosacea often worsens over time, so it is important to treat and prevent with a combination of oral and topical medications, as well as laser therapy. The excel V laser is very efficient when it comes to treating deeper, darker vascular lesions including leg and periorbital veins as well as venous lakes and venous malformations.

WHAT TO KNOW

Before your appointment

Those who are pregnant may not have laser treatments.
Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment
No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment (includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.)
Some medications or supplements may increase the risk bruising. Consult with your physician.
Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)
Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment
History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

WHAT TO EXPECT

After your appointment

Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage.
Bruising, redness and swelling are common and resolve with time
A “bug bite looks” is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days
Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment
Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.
Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
Leg vein treatments only:
Compression stockings (20-30 mm/hg) are optional
Avoid high impact activity 3-5 days
Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after a treatment and usually resolves with time (can take 1-2 years) but, on a rare occasion, it may be permanent
Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease risk of permanent hemosiderin staining
Large leg veins may take many months to resolve and should not be re-treated before then

VASCULAR

Before & After

AGING & SUN DAMAGE

Pigmented Lesions

Pigment, tone and textural issues come in many forms. Signs of aging and sun damage leave unwanted freckles and age spots and leave the skin’s appearance looking dull, uneven and aged. Photoaging is a combination of browns and reds and must be treated simultaneously to alleviate both concerns. For global color correction, our Laser Genesis (link- or skip to below) procedure has gained popularity for achieving brighter, more uniform skin without downtime.

Discrete pigmented lesions, whether freckles, lentigines or age spots, require individualized treatment options. The laser wavelength, energy delivered, and spot size must be uniquely customized to address the patients concern and skin type.

WHAT TO KNOW

Before your appointment

Those who are pregnant may not have laser treatments.
Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment
No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment (includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.)
Some medications or supplements may increase the risk bruising. Consult with your physician.
Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment
History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

WHAT TO EXPECT

After your appointment

Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage
Bruising, redness and swelling are common and resolve with time
Treated pigment will turn darker (brown to black) within 24-48 hours
Do not pick at treated areas.
Treated pigment will exfoliate off the face in approximately 1 week
Treated pigment will exfoliate off the body in approximately 2-3 weeks
Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment
Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.
Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)

PIGMENTED

Before & After

Have questions or concerns? Please call us at 615.279.5656.