Anaheim V Beam doctors

	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		3 answers
	David Amron, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 120 S Spalding Dr Ste 315, Beverly Hills
	Renee Cobos, MD Anaheim Dermatologist 1950 Sunny Crest Drive Suite 2300, Fullerton

Recent Answers

V Beam Vs IPL Is the IPL out of style now?

A: Is IPL Out of Style?

Hi Sea Siren. IPL has always been out of style for our practice because of the other lasers we use. Wether you are targeting redness (V-Beam, V-Star or even pulsed dye) or brown spots (q-swictched Nd:Yg) we believe that lasers will always offer a superior outcome.

While IPL may be a good idea for a practice that only wants to buy one machine, it is the printer, fax, copier of the laser world - and it's not even a laser. We opt for lasers at all times.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treatment for V Beam Bruises? I have very obvious bruising from the V Beam treatment I had on 5/8/09- looks like chicken pox on my nose & inner cheek area. When can I expect to see improvement?

A: Bruises from V-Beam

Believe it or not, we actually use the same laser (Cynosure V-Star) to treat the resulting bruising from the original Cynosure laser treatments. For example, when we bruise a patient (purposefully) to treat Rosacea, we have the patient come in 2 days later when the bruising has taken full effect. We then use a lower fluence (lower energy) treatment to remove the original bruises in less then 3 days after the second treatment.

If you are not getting a second laser treatment, then the bruising will most likely resolve in 7-10 days.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is Vbeam a Good Laser Treatment for Rosacea? Has anyone tried vbeam laser for rosacea treatment? Is it effective? How soon? What was healing like? Did you need more than one session?

A: V-Beam for Rosacea Treatment

The Candela V-Beam (and Cynosure V-Star) are excellent options for Rosacea. Many of our patients that consider laser treatments for Rosacea have already used topical prescription products and are looking for a different solution.

The number of treatments associated with the V-Beam or V-Star lasers for Rosacea depends on the severity of your condition. In addition, it is important to understand that Rosacea is a condition that is managed and not cured. Even when results are positive in the initial laser program, future laser treatments will be required.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon