Blue or purple under-eyes that no concealer or eye cream can fix? It might be your veins, not just "dark circles."

In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained laser surgeon Dr. Kat Kesty breaks down everything you need to know about under-eye vascular laser: what it treats, who it's for, and how to avoid the biggest safety risk.

In this episode:

- What under-eye vascular laser treats (anything red or blue in the orbital area)

- Why you get a blue or purple tint under your eyes: genetics and aging

- Who is a good candidate (and the one condition that rules you out)

- The lasers used: 1064 vs. 532/595 nm

- How many sessions you'll need (the published average is 2.7)

- Does it hurt? Numbing, Pronox, and what it actually feels like

- Why metal eye shields are non-negotiable, including for laser hair removal lasers

- Recovery, downtime, and when you can wear makeup again

- How long results last

- Risks and complications

- What results to expect, and why you'll still look like a human with a human under-eye

- Why laser resurfacing and BBL/IPL don't treat under-eye veins

- Under-eye filler vs. vascular laser, and whether to combine them

- Is it worth it?

If your under-eye concern is blue or red, you need a vascular laser. If it's hollowing and contour, filler may be the better fit. A cosmetic consultation with a provider who offers both is the best way to know which you need.

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Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon Dr. Kat Kesty answers the 50 most commonly asked laser questions in 30 seconds or less each. Downtime, pain, cost, risks, and which laser you actually need.

Joined by her medical assistant Abby, Dr. Kesty goes rapid fire through the questions patients ask most about laser resurfacing, laser facials, and skin rejuvenation.

In this video:

- How rejuvenation lasers work, and ablative vs. non-ablative lasers

- Laser vs. laser facial vs. radio frequency devices

- CO2 vs. Erbium vs. Fraxel vs. BBL

- Picosecond vs. 1064 laser facials

- The best lasers for acne scars, brown spots, melasma, redness, large pores, fine lines, and deep wrinkles

- Lasers for darker skin tones

- Downtime, recovery, and when you can wear makeup or go back to work

- Pain, numbing options, and how long a session takes

- Laser risks, cold sore prevention, and sun protection

- Laser vs. facelift, and combining lasers with Botox or filler

- Skin tightening: real or marketing?

- Whether lasers actually reverse aging

- The three things to look for when choosing a laser surgeon

New to lasers? Dr. Kesty recommends starting with a laser facial, the easiest way to dip your toe in.

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What is Broadband Light (BBL) and how is it different from a Laser? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Kat Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon breaks down everything you need to know about BBL and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).

Dr. Kesty explains how BBL and IPL work, the difference between these light-based treatments and traditional lasers, what skin concerns they can treat, and why choosing an experienced provider matters. She also discusses the narrow therapeutic window of BBL and IPL, treatment settings, potential risks, and why expertise with both the device and your skin type is critical for achieving safe, effective results.

In this episode, we cover:

- BBL vs. IPL: What’s the difference?
- How BBL and IPL work
- What BBL can treat, including brown spots, freckles, redness, acne and rosacea
- How many BBL treatments you may need
- What to expect during a BBL treatment
- BBL downtime and recovery
- When you can expect to see results
- How long BBL results last
- BBL vs. CO2 laser and other resurfacing lasers
- Why BBL and IPL have a narrow therapeutic window
- The risks of BBL, including burns and pigmentation changes
- How to choose an experienced laser surgeon
- Why Dr. Kesty does not use BBL for melasma
- Can BBL improve pores and skin texture?
- Why combining different lasers can produce more comprehensive results

Dr. Kesty also explains why there is no single laser or light-based treatment that can address every skin concern and how an experienced laser surgeon can determine which device or combination of treatments is appropriate for each patient.

If you're considering BBL laser treatment, IPL, a photofacial, or laser resurfacing, this episode will help you understand what these treatments can and cannot do, what to expect during recovery, and what questions to ask before choosing a provider.

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