Excel V

How it works

Excel V is a laser made by Cutera, with 532 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths. Both wavelengths are absorbed by blood in small vessels, but they reach different depths. The 532 nm light is often used for surface redness, and the 1064 nm light for deeper vessels. The laser heats the vessel, which may then shrink or fade over time. Results vary, and several visits are common.

Good to know

• Ask which wavelength is being used on which area.
• Cooling is usually used to protect the surface.
• Snapping or warmth is common during treatment.
• Redness, swelling, bruising, or small crusts can follow.

Asking about Excel V in English

"Excel V" can look like a typo for other product names, so ask the coordinator to confirm "Excel V by Cutera." It helps to ask whether your plan is for facial redness, visible vessels, or leg veins, since each plan differs.

Ask the doctor how the settings are chosen: wavelength, pulse length, and spot size. A simple question is, "What will my skin look like tomorrow?" Ask whether bruising is likely, and plan photos or events around it.