Cutera Excel V+: A Smarter Way to Target Uneven Skin Tone

Clear, even-looking skin can be difficult to maintain. Years of sun exposure, visible blood vessels, redness, and age-related pigmentation changes can leave your complexion looking blotchy or uneven. While skin care products can support healthier-looking skin, they may not be enough to address discoloration that sits beneath the surface.

That’s where advanced laser technology can help. Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, offers Cutera® Excel V+ treatments to address several common causes of uneven skin tone.

With customizable laser settings and two precise wavelengths, board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, FAAD, uses the Excel V+ to provide a targeted approach to achieving a clearer, more balanced complexion.

What Causes Uneven Skin Tone?

Uneven skin tone isn’t a single condition. In fact, several different concerns can contribute to skin discoloration.

Brown spots typically develop because of sun exposure and aging, while redness may be associated with rosacea or prominent superficial blood vessels. Spider veins, cherry angiomas, acne scars, and surgical scars can also create areas of noticeable discoloration.

Because discoloration can have different causes, getting the appropriate treatment starts with identifying what’s happening in your skin. Board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, FAAD, evaluates your skin health and determines whether Excel V+ is an option.

How Does Cutera Excel V+ Work?

One of the biggest advantages of Excel V+ is its versatility. The system uses two wavelengths of laser energy: a 532 nm KTP wavelength and a 1064 nm Nd wavelength. These wavelengths allow board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, FAAD, to precisely target brown pigmentation as well as red and blue blood vessels.

During treatment, Dr. Bushore directs laser energy at the unwanted pigmentation or visible vessels without harming surrounding healthy tissue. The system’s adjustable settings also allow Dr. Bushore to customize the depth and intensity of treatment based on your skin and specific concerns.

Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach to discoloration, Excel V+ allows for a more individualized treatment approach.

What Skin Concerns Can Excel V+ Address?

If uneven skin tone makes you feel less confident about your complexion, Excel V+ may be able to address multiple concerns simultaneously.

The technology can be used for sun spots and age spots as well as redness caused by visible blood vessels. Dr. Bushore also uses Excel V+ to treat:

• Facial redness
• Spider veins
• Cherry angiomas
• Acne scars
• Surgical scars
• Blood vessels on face/nose

This versatility can be particularly useful if several issues are contributing to an uneven complexion.

A More Comfortable Laser Experience

Advanced technology isn’t only about results. It can also make the treatment experience more comfortable.

Excel V+ features a built-in sapphire cooling system that cools and protects your skin around each laser pulse. Most treatment sessions last approximately 20-30 minutes, although your appointment time depends on the size of the area and the condition we’re treating.

You might experience temporary redness or swelling following your session, which generally improves within several days. Some people notice skin changes soon after treatment, while others may need multiple sessions to achieve their desired results.

Dr. Bushore can recommend a treatment schedule based on your skin, concerns, and cosmetic goals.

Protecting Your Complexion Results

Laser treatment is only part of maintaining healthier-looking skin. Sun exposure contributes to new discoloration, so consistent sun protection is especially important.

Using a high-quality broad-spectrum sunscreen and following a dermatologist-recommended skin care routine can help protect your results and reduce additional sun-related skin damage.

Discover What Excel V+ Can Do for Your Skin

You don’t have to rely on concealers or filters to hide uneven skin tone. With customizable laser technology, it’s possible to address many spots, redness, and visible vessels that affect your complexion.

Board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, FAAD, creates personalized treatment plans designed around your unique skin to support optimal treatment outcomes.

Schedule a consultation today to find out whether Cutera Excel V+ can help you achieve a clearer, more even-looking complexion. Call Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, TX today, or book a consultation online.