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info@scarsandlasers.co.nz
15 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Consulting a dermatologist is essential for maintaining skin health and addressing various skin conditions. Dermatologists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin issues, from common concerns like acne and eczema to more complex conditions such as psoriasis and skin cancer. Their expertise ensures that patients receive accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.
What does a dermatologist do?
A dermatologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders. They perform skin examinations, provide preventive care, and offer treatments ranging from topical medications to advanced procedures like laser therapy and surgical interventions. Regular visits to a dermatologist can help in early detection of skin issues, which is crucial for effective treatment.
(Available on Excel V and Excel V Plus)
Best for
Mild cases or isolated vessels.
How It Works
The long-pulse Nd:YAG laser emits energy at a wavelength absorbed by haemoglobin in blood vessels. This heat causes the targeted vessels to collapse, effectively treating both surface red veins and deeper blue veins.
Results
Treated vessels may disappear immediately or gradually fade over several weeks.
(Candela VBeam Perfecta, Excel V, Excel V Plus, Sciton BBL)
Best for
More severe cases or large areas of visible facial veins and redness, particularly in rosacea.
How It Works
This approach layers multiple vascular-targeting technologies in one session, including:
Results
Effectively reduces visible veins, diffuse redness, and facial flushing commonly seen in rosacea.
(Candela VBeam Perfecta, Excel V, Excel V Plus, Sciton BBL)
Best for
Stimulating collagen and vascular remodelling to reduce persistent skin redness.
How It Works
Often recommended in combination with vascular laser or BBL treatments to enhance skin healing, texture, and redness reduction.
Changes in size, shape, color, or the development of irregular borders, itching, or bleeding could be signs of melanoma and should be checked by a dermatologist.
Results can be seen within one to two treatment sessions. Freckle clearance can be expected within 5 days & continue to improve over the next week or two.
Laser treatment may cause mild discomfort, often described as a snapping or stinging sensation. Numbing creams, local anaesthesia and cooling devices are typically used to ensure patient comfort during the procedure.
Fractional lasers, specifically fractional non-ablative resurfacing, can be effective for a small number of patients, particularly when combined with tacrolimus. While some reports suggest success in over 75% of cases, we find that pico lasers provide better results with fewer side effects and lower costs compared to Fraxel or fractional laser resurfacing. Fractional lasers may be considered as a last resort when both medical therapy and pico lasers have failed. However, 5-10 sessions over 6-12 months are required, and side effects such as post-laser skin darkening are common. For these reasons, we do not recommend this treatment for ashy dermatosis.
Side effects are typically mild and include redness, swelling, and temporary discoloration. Rarely, pigmentation changes or scarring can occur, but these risks are minimized with proper care.
