Excel V Laser Review: Rosacea & Spider Veins Treatment

Editorial Review

Pros:

• Excellent for deep vascular targets (veins).
• Excellent for isolated broken vessels on the face, particularly on the nose.  
• Also works for sun induced lentigines (brown spots) and skin toning, as well as certain leg veins in conjunction with sclerotherapy.
• Works well, easy to use, effective, many potential clinical applications.
• Can also be used to treat vascular lesions like port wine stains.

Cons:

• Generally requires more than one treatment (like others in this class).
• Large capillary vascular malformations may not respond as well to this treatment as other modalities.

Things You Should Know:

• Expect some redness, swelling and possibly some bruising after the procedure, for 24-48 hours after procedure.
• Post-treatment ice packs are essential.
• Patients who have a tan, and those with tattoos, can expect adverse outcomes with any 532nm device, including this one.
• Wavelength specific eye protection needed. Repeat treatment may be necessary for many skin conditions.

Most Common Use Cases:

• Used for most types of multi-color vascular lesions (veins).
• Excellent for the treatment of deep vascular targets (e.g. leg veins).
• Broken facial vessels and peri-orbital (around the eye) veins.

Physician Testimonials

"Not much negative to say about this device except the procedure is a bit uncomfortable and patient may experience some temporary swelling and redness after the procedure"  Jeffery Dover M.D.

"Simply the best KTP Laser anywhere. Dependable, powerful, versatile. No consumables, which is a major plus in comparison to pulsed dye lasers"- Anonymous Physician Reviewer

Additional Information (provided by Cutera)

Procedure Description:

Excel V provides precision laser treatments for today?s common face and body aesthetic and dermatologic skin concerns to quickly give a clean, healthy looking complexion.

Typical Clinical Applications:

Rosacea, redness, leg veins, facial veins, skin revitalization, mild inflammatory acne, acne scars, scars, sun spots, age spots, and discoloration.

Best Patient Candidates:

Patient with sagging or crepey skin, unwanted wrinkles, bulging or dimples, wanting younger, fresh look to face and or body.

Other Patients Considerations:

N/A

Excel V US Procedure Cost & Price Range:

$350-$1000.

Average Number of Treatments Needed:

1 to up to 6 treatment depending on the application.