SERVICES
Excel® V+
Say hello to advanced skin rejuvenation!
With excel® V+, you can finally bid farewell to unwanted redness, veins, rosacea, sunspots, and pigmented lesions. Experience the unparalleled precision and remarkable effectiveness of this laser, and reveal a more radiant and youthful complexion!
Whether you’re looking to reduce the appearance of vascular conditions or enhance your skin's overall texture and tone, excel® V+ technology, combined with our personalized treatment plans, will provide you with the results you’re looking for!
*Redness reduction on a scar done by our Clinical Aesthetician, Diana.
What does excel® V+ address?
Excel® V+ is a safe and effective treatment that addresses the following skin conditions:
- Broken capillaries
- Rosacea
- Telangiectasia
- Cherry hemangiomas
- Acne scarring discoloration
- Red scars
- Venous Lake
- Port Wine Stains
- Benign pigmented lesions
How does excel® V+ work?
Excel® V+ combines different laser wavelengths to provide customized treatments that cater to your specific needs. This treatment targets the dermis, the layer of skin where pigment and blood vessels are located. When treating brown pigment, the laser breaks down clusters of pigmented cells, allowing your body to naturally eliminate them within 4 to 5 days through the skin’s surface or cleared via internal systems. For veins and rosacea, the laser's heat is absorbed by the blood vessel walls, causing them to collapse and disappear over time. The versatility of excel® V+ laser makes it an excellent choice for individuals seeking a solution for skin rejuvenation and vascular treatments.
BEFORE + AFTER
Image sourced from Cutera.com
Image sourced from Cutera.com
Image sourced from Cutera.com
What to Expect on Your First Visit
Before your treatment, discontinue the use of AHA’s and retinol or 4 to 5 days prior. Arrive with a clean, make-up free face, and your hair pulled back off the face.
Your technician will go through your consent form, answer any questions you may have, and take your “before” photos. When we are ready to start, we will thoroughly wipe the skin down with an antiseptic. You’ll receive laser-specific goggles to place over your eyes to protect them from the flashes of light emitted by the device and your technician will apply an ultrasound gel to the skin. During the treatment you will feel a warm “snap” on the skin - similar to a rubber band. After the treatment, you’ll receive post-care instructions from the clinical aesthetician to optimize your results!
“I recommend EA for all your skin care needs! Professional, knowledgeable, friendly service. I saw Diana for microneedling and dermaplaning- she’s awesome!”
Excel® V+ FAQs
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Excel® V+ is available at our Edmonton clinic. You are more than welcome to do a consultation in the St. Albert clinic!
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Excel® V+ is a great solution for anyone anyone looking at correcting color issues in the skin, with the one exception of melasma. However, we always begin with a consultation to assess your skin type and goals you’re trying to achieve!
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Excel® V+ is not recommended for those who have had or currently have melasma. It is also not recommended for those pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Ensure it’s been at least 2 weeks since taking any light sensitizing medications.
Use the proper pre-treatment pigment control products as discussed with your skincare technician, as these will enhance the results and prepare your skin for treatment!
Make sure to tell your technician if you have ever been diagnosed with melasma or skin cancer in the area being treated.
Avoid tanning beds, self tanners and unprotected sun exposure prior to your treatment and ensure you are currently NOT tanned.
Don’t have any other resurfacing or intense facial treatments for 2 weeks prior to your treatment.
Treatment is not advised if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Please arrive at your appointment free of makeup and with your hair tied back if possible.
If having leg veins treated, please have your compression garments with you as they will have to be worn immediately after your treatment.
Discuss with your technician what home care should be started prior to your treatment to help strengthen capillaries to ensure a better outcome.
Discontinue Retinol and AHA’s 4 to 5 days before appointment.
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During the excel® V+ treatment, patients may experience a sensation of a warm “snap” on the skin, similar to a rubber band. Individual experiences may vary.
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At EA, we understand that as individuals we all have unique goals, so we will create a treatment plan tailored to your personal needs! Our experts are here to guide you through your journey to achieve your skin goals. Therefore, depending on what skin condition we are targeting, you may require more than one excel® V+ treatment.
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When it comes to targeting larger vessels, spider veins or rosacea you can expect to see a reduction in redness. Certain conditions like cherry angiomas and larger vessels will disappear immediately but may reappear and require a touch-up treatment. With each treatment, blood vessels will collapse and the amount of redness in the skin will be reduced more and more each time. Results may take anywhere between 1-3 weeks to be seen, so please be patient!
It is common for brown discoloration to initially darken and then gradually lighten. With each treatment more pigment will be lifted and the brown spots will get lighter. Please note that individual responses to the treatment may vary.
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Directly post-treatment you can expect to be red or pink. You may notice the brown pigment is darker than before we started and any areas of redness may be more inflamed and red. There is a possibility of swelling in the area and your skin will feel warm. Most of these side effects will last between 24-48 hours, although swelling can last longer and the brown pigment will continue to darken as it lifts towards the surface of the skin.
We recommend the following after your treatment:
Daily SPF is absolutely essential to maintain your results!
As your skin may feel quite warm after your treatment, avoid applying any creams or oil-based products until the warmth has subsided.
Avoid excess heat sources for 24 hours after your treatment such as saunas, hot tubs and strenuous activities.
Wear a physical blocker to minimize sun exposure as well as your SPF, and discontinue the use of tanning beds as it will reverse the results of your treatment.
Protect your investment by using medical-grade skincare to enhance and maintain your treatment results. Start using skincare 3-5 days after your treatment.
Gently exfoliate as the pigment darkens and lifts to the surface of the skin.
If having leg veins treated, it is mandatory to wear compression stockings immediately after the treatment as well as for the next few days to prevent those vessels from re-opening. It is also important to avoid any excessive exercise for at least 3 days after your treatment to avoid pressure on the vessels to push back open.