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ExcelV Treatment
Skin can develop a variety of pigmentation irregularities from genetics and sun exposure. Historically, these spots were treated with chemical peels, dermabrasion, cryotherapy (freezing), or topical prescription medications. While these remain viable
options, ExcelV laser treatment is quickly gaining popularity for comfort, fast results, and effectiveness. ExcelV treatment is available to North County San Diego at Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas.
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What does the ExcelV treat and how many treatments?
The ExcelV is THE treatment of the removal of red and brown spots. Generally, it only takes one to two treatments, and afterwards your complexion is blemish-free.
Where can the ExcelV be used to treat?
The ExcelV laser can be used to remove red and brown spots anywhere on the skin. Most commonly, we use it to remove red and brown spots on the face, neck, chest, and backs of the hands. My two favorite locations to use the ExcelV is to remove the nasal vessels and to remove freckles on the face.
Who is a good candidate for the ExcelV?
Everyone living here in sunny San Diego is an excellent candidate for the ExcelV, as we all have red and brown spots. Studies have shown that when you have more red and brown spots on the face, you appear older. Therefore, it is essential to use the ExcelV to remove the red and brown spots so you have a more youthful appearance.
How does the ExcelV work?
The ExcelV is a KTP 532 laser. It is a potassium titanyl phosphate crystal which generates a 5320nanomeer wavelength. This wavelength specifically targets the heme in the hemoglobin that is in the blood in our vessels, and the melanin in the brown spots in the skin. Therefore it is a specific targeted therapy for removing red and brown spots.
How do you prepare for your ExcelV treatment?
2 weeks prior to your arrival for your ExcelV treatment, you should be wearing broad spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen every day to ensure that you are as least tan as possible prior to your treatment. This is so there is the most amount of contrast between the brown and red spots and your normal skin color, as that will produce the best results. On the day of your treatment prior to your arrival at the Skin & Vein Institute, you should take an allergy medicine such as Zyrtec or Allegra to decrease your chances of swelling, post-procedure.
What should you do on your treatment day and what happens during the treatment?
Upon your arrival at the Skin & Vein Institute, you will be brought back to a numbing room where you will sit and relax for 45 minutes while your skin is numbing. You will then be brought to our procedure room where you will painlessly experience the Excel V treatment. After your treatment, an antioxidant will be applied to your skin to further enhance your results.
What are the post-care instructions?
After your ExcelV laser treatment, you will be sent home with a post-procedure kit. This kit includes thermal spring water which will help to refresh the skin, as well as a healing cream which will help to speed recovery. You will notice that your brown spots get darker while you continue to heal. This is normal and means they are about to fall off soon, usually within a week.
What are the side effects?
The Excel V laser has very few side effects and minimal downtime. Rarely, patients will experience swelling on days one to four. However, this is mitigated by taking that oral antihistamine prior to your procedure. You will notice darkening of the brown spots that were on the area that was treated. This is normal and they fall off in about a week.
Is the Excel V safe and effective?
The Excel V laser is safe and effective for removing red and brown spots. It really is the best treatment on the market for clearing up your complexion and making sure that you look stunning as always.
The ExcelV is THE treatment of the removal of red and brown spots. Generally, it only takes one to two treatments, and afterwards your complexion is blemish-free.
Where can the ExcelV be used to treat?
The ExcelV laser can be used to remove red and brown spots anywhere on the skin. Most commonly, we use it to remove red and brown spots on the face, neck, chest, and backs of the hands. My two favorite locations to use the ExcelV is to remove the nasal vessels and to remove freckles on the face.
Who is a good candidate for the ExcelV?
Everyone living here in sunny San Diego is an excellent candidate for the ExcelV, as we all have red and brown spots. Studies have shown that when you have more red and brown spots on the face, you appear older. Therefore, it is essential to use the ExcelV to remove the red and brown spots so you have a more youthful appearance.
How does the ExcelV work?
The ExcelV is a KTP 532 laser. It is a potassium titanyl phosphate crystal which generates a 5320nanomeer wavelength. This wavelength specifically targets the heme in the hemoglobin that is in the blood in our vessels, and the melanin in the brown spots in the skin. Therefore it is a specific targeted therapy for removing red and brown spots.
How do you prepare for your ExcelV treatment?
2 weeks prior to your arrival for your ExcelV treatment, you should be wearing broad spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen every day to ensure that you are as least tan as possible prior to your treatment. This is so there is the most amount of contrast between the brown and red spots and your normal skin color, as that will produce the best results. On the day of your treatment prior to your arrival at the Skin & Vein Institute, you should take an allergy medicine such as Zyrtec or Allegra to decrease your chances of swelling, post-procedure.
What should you do on your treatment day and what happens during the treatment?
Upon your arrival at the Skin & Vein Institute, you will be brought back to a numbing room where you will sit and relax for 45 minutes while your skin is numbing. You will then be brought to our procedure room where you will painlessly experience the Excel V treatment. After your treatment, an antioxidant will be applied to your skin to further enhance your results.
What are the post-care instructions?
After your ExcelV laser treatment, you will be sent home with a post-procedure kit. This kit includes thermal spring water which will help to refresh the skin, as well as a healing cream which will help to speed recovery. You will notice that your brown spots get darker while you continue to heal. This is normal and means they are about to fall off soon, usually within a week.
What are the side effects?
The Excel V laser has very few side effects and minimal downtime. Rarely, patients will experience swelling on days one to four. However, this is mitigated by taking that oral antihistamine prior to your procedure. You will notice darkening of the brown spots that were on the area that was treated. This is normal and they fall off in about a week.
Is the Excel V safe and effective?
The Excel V laser is safe and effective for removing red and brown spots. It really is the best treatment on the market for clearing up your complexion and making sure that you look stunning as always.
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