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Daniel Berg, Director
Daniel Berg, M.D., FRCPC, danberg@u.washington.edu
Appointments: (206) 598-6647
Laser Surgery
Before V-Beam
After V-Beam
The use of lasers in dermatology has increased dramatically in the past decade. This is due to many innovations in technology that allow different lasers to perform different tasks. Lasers can improve many skin lesions, sometimes dramatically. Some lasers require several treatments to achieve best results while others may require fewer. Some lasers have minimal recovery time while others may require much more. It is important to discuss with your doctor the specifics of the condition you wish treated and the type of laser indicated for this purpose.
Lasers Available at the UW Dermatologic Surgery Clinic
Currently, several lasers are available through the UW Cosmetic Surgery and the UW Dermatologic Surgery Center:
Candela V-Beam Pulsed Dye Laser
- Port-wine stains
- Facial spider veins
- Redness and veins on the face from rosacea
- Other vascular lesions
Candela GentleLase Alexandrite Laser
- Hair removal
Candela GentleYAG Laser
- Hair removal (darker skin types)
Palomar Q-Switched Tattoo Laser
- Tattoo removal
Palomar Intense Pulsed-Light
- Age and sun spots
- Brown and red freckles
- Broken blood vessels
An excellent review of the kinds of lasers used in dermatologic surgery, many of which are available through the UW Dermatologic Surgery Center, can be found on the website of The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Further information is also available at the online hair removal journal and also at these links: www.RosaceaTreatment.org, www.agespots.net, and www.freckles.org.
Note: Individuals must determine for themselves how to use the information provided on this website. When making medical decisions, a physician should always be consulted first.University of Washington Medical Center
Roosevelt 1, Fourth Floor
4225 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Clinic appointments or more information:
Monday through Friday
9:00am to 4:30 pm
206-598-6647
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Last Updated: Feb 18, 2008