Excel V Plus in Suwon — Three Criteria for Determining Shot Count and Intensity

The shot count and intensity for Excel V Plus are determined by three criteria: the thickness and depth of the blood vessel being treated or the depth of the pigment, the skin color and condition on that day, and the response shown in the previous session.

If you are researching Excel V Plus in Suwon, it is also good to know, before your consultation, that the shot count is a number that results after treating the range according to these criteria.

• The wavelength and settings used differ depending on the thickness and depth of the blood vessel or the depth of the pigment.
• For skin that is darker or sunburned, the intensity is set carefully.
• The next setting is adjusted based on the bruising, swelling, and redness from the previous session.

What values go into the settings for Excel V Plus?

The settings include the wavelength, energy intensity, spot size (the area the light covers), and pulse width (the duration the light is fired). These values are combined to match the condition of the blood vessels and pigment to determine the setting for that day.

Shot count is a number that indicates how many times the treatment range was irradiated with these settings. It increases when the range is wide or an area with many vessels is passed over multiple times, and decreases when only a narrow area, like beside the nose, is treated.

Even with the same shot count, what happens within the skin can differ greatly if the wavelength and pulse width differ. This is why, during a consultation, it is more helpful to ask which values were set and why, rather than focusing on the number.

How do blood vessel thickness, depth, and skin color change the settings?

532nm is often used for fine, shallow blood vessels or brown pigment close to the surface, while 1064nm is often used for vessels that are somewhat thicker or deeper. For thick vessels, the pulse width and spot size are adjusted to match the vessel size so that enough heat is delivered.

For darker skin or skin that was recently sunburned, melanin on the surface can absorb the light as well, so treatment starts at a low intensity while checking the response. If the redness is widespread, the entire face may be irradiated evenly at a low intensity.

This judgment is based on the condition of the blood vessels and pigment seen during the examination, and whether to treat, the method, and the settings are determined by the medical staff. Even during the treatment, the values are readjusted based on the response of the first area treated.

What reactions, such as bruising and swelling, can occur when the vessel settings are strong?

If heat is delivered strongly to the blood vessels, purple bruising can occur in that area right after the treatment. Bruising usually fades over one to two weeks, so if you have an upcoming event where your face will be seen, please let us know in advance when the settings are being determined.

Redness, warmth, and swelling are common reactions, and swelling may be more noticeable under the eyes or on the cheeks. Rarely, blisters, crusts, hyperpigmentation, or hypopigmentation that appears lighter than the surrounding skin can occur.

Effects and reactions vary by individual, and even with the same settings, the degree of bruising and swelling can differ from person to person. If the reaction is greater than usual, please let us know before the next session.

How are the settings and interval adjusted as sessions continue?

The first session often starts with relatively cautious settings to check the skin's response. At the next session, the intensity and range are adjusted based on how much the redness has lightened and how long the bruising and swelling lasted.

The interval is usually determined after leaving a few weeks and confirming that the skin has recovered. After the treatment, avoid saunas, alcohol, and intense exercise for a day or two, and continue sun protection and moisturizing.

For areas where the blood vessels have reduced, the range may be narrowed or the intensity lowered at the next session. If the remaining vessels are thick, the settings are set separately to match that area.

How should I organize information about my red areas before a consultation in Suwon?

Before having an Excel V Plus consultation in Suwon, try organizing information about your red areas as below. It helps in determining the settings.

• Mark on a photo of your face, separately, the areas where thread-like blood vessels are visible and the areas with widespread redness.
• Write down whether the redness is always present or only occurs when you feel heat rising.
• Be prepared to let us know if brown blemishes are also a concern.
• Try to recall how long bruising or swelling lasted after a previous laser treatment.

When the medical staff explains the wavelength and intensity separately for each area based on what you've organized, you can naturally come to understand how the shot count is determined as well. Check again before the treatment if anything is unclear.

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FAQ

Q. Does a higher shot count make bruising more likely?

A. Bruising is affected more by the thickness of the blood vessel and the settings than by the shot count. If a wide area is treated at a low intensity, bruising may not occur even with a high shot count.

Q. If I only have a narrow area treated, does the treatment time become shorter?

A. If the range is narrow, the irradiation time is shorter, but the time for consultation, cleansing, and soothing care remains similar. Please allow enough time for your visit.

Q. Are 1064nm and 532nm sometimes used together on the same day?

A. If both blood vessels and pigment are present, or if the depth of the vessels is mixed, both wavelengths may be used separately by area on the same day. The combination is determined based on the examination results.

Q. If the intensity changes at the next session, does that mean something is wrong?

A. A change in intensity is an adjustment that reflects the response from the previous session and your current skin condition. If you're curious why it changed, please ask before the treatment.

Q. Are the blood vessels under the eyes treated with the same settings?

A. Because the skin under the eyes is thin and prone to swelling, the settings are often different from other areas. For areas close to the eyes, the range is set carefully while eye protection is worn.

Summary

The shot count and intensity for Excel V Plus are determined by three criteria: the thickness and depth of the blood vessel or the depth of the pigment, the skin color and condition on that day, and the response from the previous session, and the shot count is the resulting number. If you are considering Excel V Plus in Suwon, organize information about your red areas and check both the settings and interval during the consultation. Reactions vary by individual.

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