Pigment & redness
Korea Excel V Plus Platinum: what is it, who suits it? Cost, reviews, method
The word platinum is not part of any device name on our menu, so ask what it means before you book. Excel V+ uses 2 wavelengths for redness and spots.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Jang Dong-hoon · Founder & Medical Director
Published · 8 min read
Have you seen the name Korea Excel V Plus Platinum and started to wonder whether it is a different device, or whether this laser suits the redness and spots on your medium to dark skin?
Read this before you book a session in Seoul.
By the end you'll know what the word platinum means, how the method works, which review claims hold up and what decides the cost. That lets you judge whether this laser fits your skin and your budget.
Hello, I'm Dr. Jang Dong-hoon, Founder & Medical Director of THE Beautiful Clinic in Seoul.
At our clinic I consult, plan and treat myself. The consultation begins with a 3D scan of your skin, not with a price list, and our pigment menu includes Excel V+, Vbeam Perfecta and PicoWay. If you already know you want it, you can pick Excel V+ on the booking page.
I wrote this because a package name is easy to mistake for a device name, when your skin should be what settles the choice.
Our menu has no device called platinum. What we have is Excel V+, a two-wavelength laser for redness, melasma and sun spots, and it is worth discussing when redness and pigment appear together.
If you aren't sure whether your concern is more red or more brown, send one daylight photo of your face on WhatsApp and ask which laser is worth discussing for it.
What does platinum mean on Excel V Plus?
I don't know of a platinum Excel V+ as a separate model. So if you find Korea Excel V Plus Platinum in an ad or on a price list, treat the word as a label that whoever uses it should explain.
A label like that could mean anything, such as a package name or a session count. So put these three questions to any clinic before you pay:
- What is the name of the device, and can I see it?
- Which areas are included, and how many visits?
- Are any other treatments bundled into the package?
The same thinking helps with other marketing terms, as I cover under what factory clinic means and what to check before booking. Details of the device at our clinic are on the Excel V+ treatment page.
Method: how two wavelengths work
According to its manufacturer's specifications, Excel V+ combines 532 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths in one device. In general, 532 nm works closer to the surface while 1064 nm reaches deeper. A review on PubMed Central explains that vascular lasers target oxyhemoglobin, and the heat then narrows the blood vessel.
If people look up Korea Excel V Plus Platinum because they want one device for two problems, this is the part that matters: redness and spots can indeed be treated with the same device. The targets differ, though, so the settings differ too.
| What shows on the skin | Laser target | Usually considered |
|---|---|---|
| Redness and fine vessels | Oxyhemoglobin | 532 nm |
| Deeper vessels | Blood in deeper layers | 1064 nm |
| Sun spots | Melanin near the surface | 532 nm |
| Melasma | Easily triggered pigment | Cautious energy, or another option |
Our treatment page puts it in one line: read the pigment first, then choose the wavelength. You'll find a longer explanation on our list of laser devices for redness and spots.
Who this laser is worth discussing for
Korea Excel V Plus Platinum is often looked up by people with two concerns at once. Excel V+ is worth discussing if you have redness or flushing, sun spots, or melasma alongside redness. If the concern is purely pigment, PicoWay can also come into the conversation. If it is purely redness, Vbeam Perfecta can also be considered.
Say you're in your 40s, you live in Surabaya, you have medium to dark skin, and your doctor at home has said laser is risky for your red, spotted cheeks. That warning makes sense. I would ask when your skin last had heavy sun, then look at which stands out more on the scan: vessels or pigment.
If your skin has just been sunburned, I would advise waiting. If pigment dominates and you only have five days of leave, a small plan with clear follow-up makes more sense than chasing many changes in a single visit.
Risks and side effects to know
Common temporary reactions after a vascular laser are redness and swelling, usually for a few days, and some people get bruising or small crusts. The same review notes that in one study, 532 nm caused more swelling and redness than a 595 nm laser. It also lists temporary dark patches, blisters and scarring as general laser side effects.
On medium to dark skin the main concern is post-inflammatory darkening, meaning dark patches after the skin has been inflamed. Melasma can also return even after it improves. In general, it is better to wait or to raise it first if any of these apply:
- Your skin has just been sunburned or deliberately tanned
- There is an active infection or inflammation in the area
- You recently had a laser or a peel
- You are taking, or recently finished, isotretinoin or a medicine that makes skin sensitive to light
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You tend to form keloids
If blisters, growing pain, signs of infection or darkening patches appear after you get home, see a dermatologist in your city promptly and bring your treatment notes. The CDC also advises medical travelers to discuss their plans with a doctor at home before leaving. Individual results and recovery differ.
Before you buy a ticket, write on WhatsApp the name and date of your last laser or peel and any medication you take, then ask whether your dates should move.
Reviews on forums: what holds up
In reviews of Korea Excel V Plus Platinum and similar lasers, a few claims keep coming back. Here is my medical reading of them, as general claims:
- One device can treat both red and brown. True, with different settings for each target.
- One session clears everything. Not something to rely on. Our site records one pigment and blemish case with Excel V+ at 15 sessions, and that figure is not described as typical.
- Dark skin can never have laser. Too broad. The risk is real, but the decision rests on the type of concern and the settings.
- Melasma goes away for good. Not true. Melasma can return, especially with sun exposure.
What decides the cost
A price for a name like Korea Excel V Plus Platinum only means something once you know what is inside it. In general, your cost is set by these things:
- The device and the area actually treated
- The number of sessions planned
- Any combination, since our menu has Excel V+ with Aileen or Mosaic
- Whether your concern needs a different laser
- The number of trips to Seoul, because that also sets your travel costs
The doctor's page and our main page say more about how we work, and booking a treatment is where the plan becomes a date. For the figure for your own case, ask on WhatsApp what it would cost, with one photo attached.
Planning your days in Seoul
The clinic is open Monday to Thursday from 10:30 to 19:30, Friday from 10:30 to 20:30, and Saturday from 10:30 to 16:30. Lunch runs from 13:00 to 14:00, with no lunch break on Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
So if you land on Saturday night, your first usable day is Monday. We're a two-minute walk from Exit 5 of Nonhyeon Station on the Sinbundang Line. There is no patient parking, so come by subway or taxi. More about the clinic is on the THE Beautiful Clinic main page.
In general, facial laser does not by itself rule out flying, but the sun once you are home deserves attention. Leave a few days between your session and your return date, pack sunscreen, and avoid going straight to the beach.
One photo is enough for a first message, and you can ask before booking anything. Write in Bahasa Indonesia or English on WhatsApp, add your Seoul dates, and ask what it would cost for your case. The clinic answers within 24 business hours. When you come, I examine your skin with the 3D scan and recommend the treatment that fits.
The short version
- On our menu the device is called Excel V+, with no platinum in the name.
- Excel V+ uses two wavelengths for redness and pigment.
- Medium to dark skin needs extra care because of post-inflammatory darkening.
- Cost follows the area, the sessions, any combination and your number of visits.
- One daylight photo on WhatsApp is enough to start asking.
Questions patients ask
Is Excel V Plus Platinum a different device from Excel V+?
I don't know of it as a separate model, and our menu lists only Excel V+. If you see the word platinum, ask for the device name, the area and the number of visits included.
Can Excel V+ be used on medium to dark skin?
It can be considered, but the risk of dark patches after inflammation deserves more attention. Skin that has just been sunburned should wait first.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no single number for everyone. Our site records one pigment and blemish case with Excel V+ at 15 sessions, and that figure is not described as typical.
Does it hurt?
Many people describe a brief heat or snapping feeling, and it differs by area. Ask about cooling and numbing options before the session starts.
When can I fly home?
In general, facial laser does not by itself rule out flying. Discuss your return date at the consultation and leave a few days if you can, because redness and swelling can last a few days.
Can I ask in Bahasa Indonesia?
Yes. The clinic takes messages in English and Bahasa Indonesia and answers within 24 business hours.
Results and recovery vary between individuals, and every treatment can have side effects. Prices are from the clinic's price list and are confirmed at consultation. This article is general information, not a diagnosis.
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About the author
Dr. Jang Dong-hoon
Founder & Medical Director
Founder and medical director of THE Beautiful Clinic in Nonhyeon, Gangnam. He sees every patient's skin analysis before a plan is drawn, and reviews every article on this blog against what the clinic actually does.
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