Excel V+ Vascular Laser Treatment
What Is Excel V+?
Excel V+ is a medical‑grade vascular and pigment laser that treats more than twenty aesthetic and dermatological concerns. It combines two precise wavelengths (532 nm and 1064 nm) to target:
- Diffuse redness and rosacea
- Thread veins and broken capillaries
- Spider veins and venous lakes
- Cherry angiomas and vascular lesions
- Sun damage and superficial pigmentation
- Post‑inflammatory redness
- Poikiloderma
- Periorbital veins
- Certain wrinkles and textural changes
The laser energy is absorbed by either haemoglobin or melanin, causing the targeted structure to heat, collapse or break down (selective photothermolysis). These fragments are then naturally cleared by the body.
How Excel V+ Works
Excel V+ delivers short, controlled pulses of light that are absorbed by:
- Haemoglobin — treating redness, flushing, and visible vessels
- Melanin — treating sunspots, dark patches, and superficial pigmentation
This selective absorption allows the laser to collapse vessels or fragment pigment while sparing surrounding tissue. Over time, redness reduces, vessels fade, and pigmentation lightens.
Excel V+ also stimulates collagen production, contributing to smoother, firmer skin.
What Excel V+ Is Best Used For
Excel V+ may be recommended for:
- Rosacea & persistent facial redness
- Thread veins / broken capillaries
- Spider veins
- Venous lakes
- Cherry angiomas
- Port wine stains
- Post‑inflammatory erythema
- Sunspots & superficial hyperpigmentation
- Poikiloderma
- Periorbital veins
- Bruising
- Certain fine lines
It is particularly effective for conditions where redness or visible vessels are the primary concern.
What to Expect During Treatment
- Treatment time: 20–45 minutes
- Sensation: warm, quick pulses or a light snapping feeling
- Aftercare: temporary redness or swelling is common
- Downtime: usually minimal
- Course: multiple sessions often recommended for optimal results
When Excel V+ May Not Be the Right Choice
Excel V+ may not be suitable for:
- Deep dermal pigmentation
- Highly inflamed or unstable skin
- Conditions requiring resurfacing rather than vascular/pigment targeting
- Melasma (often requires a different approach)
In these cases, other technologies – such as CO₂ resurfacing or RF Microneedling – may be more appropriate.
Excel V+ vs CO₂ Laser vs RF Microneedling
A clear comparison helps patients understand why Excel V+ is chosen for vascular concerns.
Excel V+ (Vascular Laser)
Best for
Redness, visible vessels, flushing, superficial pigmentation
Not ideal for
Deep pigment, texture, scarring
Downtime
Minimal
Why choose it
Highly precise vascular and pigment targeting; ideal for rosacea and thread veins
Fractional CO₂ Laser
Best for
Texture, wrinkles, scarring, resurfacing
Not ideal for
Active rosacea, higher Fitzpatrick skin types (with caution)
Downtime
Moderate
Why choose it
Deep resurfacing and collagen remodelling
RF Microneedling
Best for
Skin tightening, acne scarring, pores, collagen stimulation
Not ideal for
Active vascular flare, superficial pigment
Downtime
Low–moderate
Why choose it
Combines controlled heat with microneedling for tightening and texture improvement
Excel V+ is chosen when redness or vascular visibility is the primary driver of the concern.
Our Condition‑Led Approach
At Cosmetica London, Excel V+ is never used in isolation. It is selected only when:
- Redness, flushing or visible vessels are the dominant concern
- Pigmentation is superficial and well‑defined
- A vascular‑first approach will improve overall skin clarity
Your treatment plan may combine Excel V+ with skincare, LED, or other technologies depending on your skin’s needs.
