excel^® V laser for redness, spider veins, skin pigmentation and sagging

The excel® V can be used for a host of skin conditions. We mainly use it to treat redness, rosacea and skin pigmentation issues. We also use it to treat skin laxity.

A list of common skin conditions this laser can treat includes:

• Rosacea
• Angiomas (also known as Campbell De Morgan spots, or ‘cherry angiomas’)
• Poikiloderma
• Venous lakes
• Facial veins
• Telangiectasia (‘spider veins’)
• Freckles
• Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)
• Age spots and brown spots
• Poikiloderma of Civatte*
• Acne scars
• Hyperpigmentation
• Other uneven skin tone issues

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The excel® V is actually two lasers in one. It offers both a 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength and a 532 nm KTP wavelength.

The KTP laser is particularly known for its ability to reach red pigments, which are usually more superficially located. The Nd:YAG laser can reach similar skin conditions which are located more deeply in the skin. The Nd:YAG can also treat skin concerns such as sagging or uneven texture (like acne scars).

To achieve its results, excel® V uses comes with two hand piece attachments:

• The CoolView™, for treating redness and abnormal skin pigments
• The Genesis V™, for skin revitalization (usually used with the 1064 nm wavelength)

This excel® V also offers varying spot sizes. They can be switched easily during a treatment session. Changing spot sizes is important to ensure that surrounding skin is not damaged when targeting a specific lesion.

When using the CoolView™ attachment, visible veins absorb the laser’s energy. This causes them to solidify from their liquid state (i.e. to coagulate). In this new state, they can not maintain their stronghold in the skin. As a result, they dissipate, and their molecular parts are absorbed by the body.

When using the The Genesis V™ attachment, pigments and imperfections in the skin are intentionally damaged with heat energy. This forces the skin to create new collagen in order to heal. The body naturally removes the destroyed cells. Meanwhile, the added collagen renews the area via “dermal remodelling.”

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Before a treatment session, a numbing cream may be applied, if your skin condition requires it. You will be asked to wear protective eyewear.

After the skin is prepared, a laser hand piece measuring about 12 mm in diameter will pulse across the affected skin areas. With each pulse, a flash of light will appear. The tip of the hand piece will will feel cold. This is necessary, to maintain the skin’s temperature.

Depending on the area being treated, a single session can last between 45 – 60 minutes.

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The excel® V can create a stinging sensation. However, this is helped by a cooling device which maintains the skin’s temperature.

In some cases, a numbing cream is used to mitigate pain. However, no other anaesthetic is required.

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The number of treatments required to see results with the excel® V can depend on factors such as:

• The skin condition being treated
• The depth of the skin condition in the dermis
• The severity of the skin condition

In some cases, people are satisfied with results after only 1 treatment. However, most patients require up to 4 treatments. More serious cases can require 6 to 7 sessions or more.

Treatments are typically scheduled 4 weeks apart. However, the frequency can change depending on each individual’s case.

Since rosacea symptoms can reappear in some people, a new series of treatments may be necessary over time, in order to maintain results.

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The excel® V is generally a safe treatment, unlikely to produce long-term side effects.

You may experience swelling, redness and possibly bruising after a treatment session.

Healing time can take a week or so, depending on the strength of the laser’s settings. Laser settings will depend on the depth and severity of the skin condition being treated. Superficial skin conditions typically result in shorter downtime.

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Since every case of aging, redness, rosacea or pigmentation we deal with will be unique in size and severity, excel® V treatments require an in-person consultation in order to receive an accurate quote.

However, you can get a general idea of ‘starting at’ prices by filling out the form above.

Please note: excel^® V laser treatments are not covered by the Medical Services Plan (MSP) in the province of B.C.