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EXCEL V OPERATOR MANUAL
D1025, REV H, 10/17
1064 nm Nd:YAG Indications
The 1064 nm wavelength is indicated for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular and
cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories:
• Benign vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia,
rosacea, venous lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of Civatte
• Benign cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae
• Benign pigmented lesions, including seborrheic keratoses and nevi
• Chloasma
• Mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris
The 1064 nm wavelength is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to,
periocular and perioral wrinkles.
Contraindications for Use
Contraindications for use:
• Pregnant patients
• Patients undergoing treatment for skin cancer
Warnings
• Do not treat over dysplastic nevi or questionable pigmented lesions.
• Do not treat over or close to tattoos or permanent make-up.
• Hair removal by lasers can cause increased hair growth in some individuals. Based upon
currently available data, the highest risk groups for this response are females of Mediter-
ranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian heritage treated on the face and neck.
Precautions
• Photosensitizing drugs (Tetracyclines, etc.)
Be aware that you may have to adjust the treatment parameters according to clinical
response from test area(s).
• Anticoagulants
May increase risk of purpura or bruising
• History of coagulopathies
• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
• Diabetes
May impede wound healing
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