Cutera Excel V - Port Wine Stain Treatments; Port Wine Stain Parameters

D1091 Rev.M August. 2016
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PORT WINE STAIN TREATMENTS WITH 532 NM AND 1064 NM WAVELENGTHS
PORT WINE STAINS: 532 NM OR 1064 NM WITH COOLVIEW HANDPIECE
These parameters are provided as a guide only. Observe laser-tissue interaction and clinical endpoints to determine
appropriate settings. The treatment of Port Wine Stains (PWS) is an advanced procedure and should only be performed by
experienced practitioners. PWS and their composite vessels vary greatly in size and depth. 532 nm is recommended for
pink or red PWS. 1064 nm is recommended for purple or nodular PWS.
Vessel Type
Wave-
length
Example Picture
Temp
Spot
Size
Fluence
Pulse
Duration
Skin Type
PWS – Pink
FACE
532 nm
5
o
7 mm
6 – 8 J/cm²
3 – 8 ms
I – IV
PWS – Red
FACE
532 nm
5
o
7 mm
6 – 8 J/cm²
5 – 10 ms
I – IV
PWS – Pink
BODY
532 nm
5
o
5
o
7 mm
10 mm
5 – 7 J/cm²
5 – 7 J/cm²
4 – 8 ms
5 – 10 ms
I – IV
PWS – Red
BODY
532 nm
5
o
5
o
7 mm
10 mm
5 – 7 J/cm²
5 – 7 J/cm²
6 – 12 ms
8 – 15 ms
I – IV
PWS – Purple
Hypertrophic
nodule
components
only
1064 nm
5
o
5 mm
60 – 120 J/cm²
25 – 55 ms
I – VI
PWS – Purple
BODY
1064 nm
5
o
5 mm
60 – 120 J/cm²
25 – 55 ms
I – VI