Vascular Laser
Excel V+® laser treatments can target visible blood vessels, redness, and pigmentation.
Vascular Laser (Excel V+®)
Excel V+® uses a laser system that combines two wavelengths of light to deliver targeted pulses of laser energy to the skin. This causes blood vessels to constrict and eventually collapse, leading to their gradual disappearance over time. Treating the blood vessels responsible for the redness, rosacea and visible veins.
Benefits of Vascular Laser
Reduced rosacea-related redness
Faded sunspots, age spots, and freckles
Reduced appearance of vascular lesions, including spider veins, broken capillaries
Smoother skin texture and a refined complexion
Key Features of Vascular Laser
How it works.
Cutera Excel V+® is the most common laser utilised at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria. It offers a variety of different wavelengths that can be used alone or in combination to treat a range of skin conditions. Lasers work by emitting one wavelength, a single small art of the light spectrum, which targets a specific colour in the skin. The target absorbs the light energy from the laser, converts it to heat, destroying the lesion but leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed.
Some vascular lasers emit a visible coloured light, green or yellow which targets facial blood vessels, age spots, sun spots, freckles, redness caused by scarring and birthmarks such as port wine stains and strawberry haemangiomas. Others will emit a wavelength in the infrared spectrum to treat deep or blue vessels.
FAQs
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• Acne and other types of scarring
• Birthmarks
• Blood vessels
• Freckles
• Sun damage
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Precise Targeting: The laser energy emitted by Excel V+® is highly precise, allowing for accurate targeting of specific skin concerns while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.
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The patient wears safety eye wear during the procedure.
The laser is passed over the treatment zone, in sections, at various wavelengths allowing it to penetrate at all levels. Patients might experience sensations such as a mild stinging or snapping feeling as the laser pulses on the skin.
The patient will be provided with ice to apply on the treated area after the procedure.
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Expectations:
• After the treatment, a mild feeling of sunburn is common and can last for the remainder of the day.
• Redness and swelling is also common and may last from one to two days or even longer for more significant treatments.
• Some scabbing and even blistering may be seen, especially if treating brown spots, but is unusual if only blood vessels are being treated.
Downtime:
• Swelling can last 2-5 days after treatment.
• You may have small areas of bruising which may last up to 7-10 days to longer.
Book a consultation or ask a question.
Please note that all treatment options offered at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria require a consultation with one of our practitioners prior to any treatment being administered. Ask a question or request an appointment through the form below.
Before and After: Vascular Laser (Excel V+ Laser)
*Excel V+ laser for treatment of benign melanotic macule performed by Dr Lee Mei Yap, Specialist Dermatologist MED0001169676. Results are individual and may vary. Patient consent obtained for the use of these images.
*Excel V+ laser for treatment of seborrhoeic keratosis performed by Professor Greg Goodman AM, Specialist Dermatologist MED0001056585. Results are individual and may vary. Patient consent obtained for the use of these images.
Please note: All procedures carry risks, potential side effects, and possible complications, and may not be suitable for everyone. A consultation with a registered health practitioner is required to determine if this treatment is appropriate, and further information will be provided before you decide to proceed. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed and results vary between individuals. Before and after images reflect the patient pictured and may differ for others.
This content is intended for persons aged 18 years and over. Patients under 18 are subject to a mandatory seven-day cooling-off period before proceeding with any non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek personalised guidance from a registered health practitioner regarding your individual circumstances.