Cosmetic dermatology · Laser
Vascular Laser (V-Beam / Pulsed-Dye)
Vascular lasers such as pulsed-dye laser target haemoglobin to treat redness, broken capillaries, rosacea, red acne marks, port-wine stains and red scars. Treatments are quick, with mild swelling for a few days.
Overview
Many specialist clinics list Pulsed-dye Laser in their equipment, a good sign of medical dermatology capability.
At a glance
Sessions
2 to 5, 4 weeks apart.
Downtime
Redness or mild bruising.
Uses
Rosacea, telangiectasia, red scars, hemangiomas.
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?
Like a rubber band snap with cooling.
Can it treat red acne marks?
Yes, very effectively.
Is it covered by insurance?
Some medical indications may be.
Related
Choose a specialist
Cosmetic procedures are medical procedures
The Association of Korean Dermatologists reports that most side-effect cases from cosmetic procedures involve non-specialist doctors. Choosing a board-certified dermatologist (피부과 전문의) means your injector or laser operator has four years of dermatology residency training. This page is general information, not medical advice.