Redondo Beach V Beam doctors

	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		3 answers
	Sanusi Umar, MD Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon 819 N Harbor Blvd Suite 400, Redondo Beach		3 answers
	William Wickwire, MD Redondo Beach Dermatologist 520 N Prospect Ave Ste 302, Redondo Beach

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IPL vs. V-Beam for Rosacea I was recently diagnosed with Rosacea but I also have Melasma. My Melasma is mixed epidermal and dermal and not very noticeable, in fact I don't think my dermatologist would have identified it if I hadn't pointed it out. Which is the best modality for treatment of my vascular Rosacea and carries the least risk of triggering hyperpigmentation? I realize there is always a risk but I'm hoping one is less risky than the other.. I just don't know which.

A: Go With Vbeam for Rosacea

The Vbeam laser is highly specialized for treating Rosacea. The general idea behind lasers is that they use a single wavelength to accomplish a specific objective. The Vbeam uses the 595nm wavelength because this form of light is easily absorbed by oxygenated hemoglobin carried by your blood cells. This serves as the target point of entry for the laser to enter your skin. Once it is in your blood vessels, it heats the walls which causes them to seal off and become non-functional tissue that is disposed by the body.

Since Rosacea is basically a condition of unwanted blood vessels, the Vbeam is an ideal tool for clearing this condition.

IPL is not able to accomplish this because it uses many different wavelengths. Although positive benefits have been reported, the outcomes are not predictable.

Watch the video below to see the Vbeam in action on a real patient.

Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Looking for V-Beam Laser Provider in Southern California Looking into V Beam Laser? Need a Good Place That Will Give Me a Good Deal in Southern C.A

im taking retin a 0.1 pct and hydroquinone 8 pct after a huge acne outbreak im trying to cure it. have been on retin for 6 weeks and looking for a good place that will give me a good deal ( please help) im in southern california please help thanks guys.

A: Re: V-Beam laser provider in Southern California

I am not sure if you are still looking for a provider. My office is located in Redondo Beach. You will need to come in for a consultation. The V-beam laser can help with the redness. But you will also need to get the acne and inflammation under control as well. For example, the acne laser peel is a new way to fight acne. It gives predictable and consistent results. This laser reduces sebum to minimize future outbreaks.

We also have effective treatments to help patients improve the appearance of acne scars (see video below).

Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

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