NLite Pulse Dye 585 nm Laser (Left)
or
Photogenica V Star Pulse Dye 585nm Laser (Right)
Pre treatmentNo gel required. Zimmer Air cooling with photogenica V-Star
Typical Treatment Parameters
NLite - 585nm*
6-9 J/cm2 0.45msec using the 5mm (Silver) Vascular Probe
Photogenica V Star 585nm
5.5-6.5 J/cm2 0.5msec Pulse Width 7-10 mm spot size
Treatment head orientation and treatment delivery
Handpiece perpendicular to skin treated using physical spacing rod on handpiece. Even spacing of pulses - do not pulse stack. Single pass only.
Post Treatment
Post cool if needed with air + cool mask
Post treatment (angiogenesis inhibitor - IF appropriate* for the patient to take)
Clarithromycin* 250mg twice daily for 2 weeks
Clarithromycin* 250mg once daily for 2 weeks
Important Note:-
This protocol is not intended to replace clinical judgement* and the author accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by other practitioners adopting these treatment protocols in place of their own clinical judgement. Physicians must assess each patient's suitability based on their medical history, skin type, severity of rosacea and co-morbidity. This expert medical protocol remains the copyright of the author and The Burghley Park Clinic and permission must be obtained from the author before reproduction of this material in full or in part in written, electronic or other form.
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