Bayou City Dermatology Now Offers excel® V Laser in Houston | Redness, Veins, Pigment & Scars

Bayou City Dermatology is excited to introduce the excel® V laser—our newest, state-of-the-art platform for treating a wide range of vascular and pigmented skin concerns, along with select textural issues. Powered by two complementary wavelengths (532 nm and 1064 nm) and multiple operating modes, excel V gives our board-certified dermatology team the precision to tailor treatments to your unique skin and goals.  

Why excel V?

excel V combines dual wavelengths (532/1064 nm) with long-pulse Nd:YAG technology, allowing us to address both superficial and deeper concerns efficiently and safely. It’s designed to treat approximately 20+ indications across all skin types when used appropriately by trained providers—making it one of the most versatile vascular/pigment lasers available.  

What we can treat with excel V at Bayou City Dermatology

With excel V, our team can help improve the look of:

• Rosacea and diffuse facial redness
• Facial veins, leg veins, and periorbital (around-the-eye) veins
• Angiomas and port-wine stains
• Poikiloderma (mottled neck/chest discoloration)
• Wrinkles (select areas)
• Venous malformations and bruising
• Inflammatory acne
• Benign pigmented lesions and age spots (lentigines)
• Small-area hair removal (select sites)
• Scars and acne scars
  

These applications are among the device’s cleared uses and commonly treated concerns. Your exact treatment plan will be customized after an in-office evaluation.  

How excel V works

excel V uses light energy at 532 nm for superficial color targets and 1064 nm for deeper targets, paired with long-pulse delivery to precisely heat unwanted vessels or pigment while sparing surrounding skin. In expert hands, this combination enables targeted improvement in redness, vessels, and discoloration—and can support texture refinement in select cases such as scars and perioral/periocular wrinkles.  

What to expect during treatment

• Personalized settings: Your dermatologist selects wavelength, spot size, and pulse parameters based on your skin type and the concern being treated. excel V offers 2–12 mm spot sizes and multiple modes to fine-tune energy delivery.  
• Comfort & session time: Most sessions are brief (often 15–45 minutes depending on area). Sensations can range from a warm “snap” to gentle heat. Post-treatment, you may see temporary redness or swelling; some vascular targets can darken before clearing.  
• Number of sessions: Treatment counts vary by indication and skin biology. Some concerns improve after a single session, while others—like diffuse redness or certain vessels—typically require a series. (Cutera’s clinical gallery demonstrates results after 1–8 sessions for various indications.)  
  

Safety, candidacy, and downtime

excel V is engineered for use on all skin types when operated with appropriate parameters. As with any medical laser, candidacy and settings matter—especially if you’ve had recent sun exposure, are on photosensitizing medications, or have a history of pigmentary change or scarring. Our physicians review your medical history and discuss expected transient effects (e.g., short-term redness, swelling, possible bruising) and rare risks before treatment so you know exactly what to expect.  

Results you can see

While everyone heals differently, many patients notice gradual clearing of unwanted redness, vessels, and brown spots over several weeks as the body naturally processes treated targets. Texture-related goals (e.g., select scars, fine lines) may take a series for optimal results. Your provider will outline a maintenance plan if your concern (such as rosacea) benefits from periodic touch-ups.  

Why choose Bayou City Dermatology for excel V?

• Board-certified dermatology care: Device outcomes depend on expert diagnosis and parameter selection.
• Comprehensive skin strategy: We integrate excel V with medical dermatology, sun-smart skincare, and—when indicated—adjacent technologies for the most natural-looking, long-lasting results.
• Personalized plans: Every complexion—and every vessel or spot—is different. We calibrate wavelength, fluence, pulse width, and spot size to your unique skin.
  

Ready to treat redness, veins, pigment, or scars?

If you’re bothered by persistent redness, visible vessels, port-wine stains, age spots, or acne-related discoloration and scars, excel V may be a strong fit. Schedule a consultation with Bayou City Dermatology to get a customized evaluation and treatment plan. (As always, laser treatments aren’t performed during pregnancy, and certain medical conditions/medications require precautions.)