How Long Before Bruises from V Beam Disappears?

Question

How long can it take for the bruising from the V Beam laser to totally disappear? It will be deep purple day of procedure, the doctor indicated. Thank you.

Kavita Mariwalla, MD · Answer

Dear BrookeinCO,
The bruises (ie "deep purple) after VBeam typically takes up to 10-12 days to resolve. Some doctors recommend taking Arnica (a natural herb) to decrease the bruising time.  In my experience sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't (depends on the formulation). Talk to your doctor and see what he/she recommends.
Good luck!
Dr. Mariwalla

Tanya Kormeili, MD · Answer

It may last up to a week to ten days! It can be covered with make up and obviously things like Arnica or pineapple extract (Bromelin) help a great deal.
It hardly scars. I love the Vbeam laser as it produces great results rather safely.
The Vbeam Laser produces bursts of light that selectively destroy the blood vessels anywhere on the body.
Pulsed dye laser treatment is so safe that it has been used successfully for the treatment of port wine stains in infants and young children. The Vbeam skin laser can also be used to treat rosacea, stretch marks, warts and keloids, or even tiny spider veins on the legs or face.
After applying numbing cream, the laser light is applied to the patient’s skin. Vbeam skin laser treatment is relatively painless and does not require a long healing time. The most common reaction patients experience include just a few hours of mild redness.
Treatment with the Vbeam may consist of multiple treatments, depending upon the condition and needs of the patient’s body. For facial veins, one treatment may be sufficient for clearance (that said, additional treatments are not uncommon). These treatments occur on an average of every 4 weeks depending on the area and type of treatment.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

The VBeam is an extremely flexible and powerful tool. It can be set to bruise to treat conditions which can only be treated effectively with bruising e.g. strawberry birthmark, spider naevus.Bruises in general can take a variable amount of time to resolve. I try to avoid bruising the face wherever possible for cosmetic reason.Another consideration with extensive bruising is the possibility of haemosiderin staining which can persist for quite a while.

Aurora Badia, DO · Answer

Bruising from the V beam typically lasts 7 - 10 days.  The bruises appear immediately following the treatment.  Taking Arnica can decrease the intensity and duration of the bruising.  Keep in mind,  it is okay to cover the bruising with makeup.  The results from V Beam are typically worth enduring a few days of bruising, but make sure you plan to look bruised for at least a week following the treatment.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Vbeam can be adjusted to have no bruising at all. However, if you do bruise an area, it generally takes about a week to resolve. Taking Arnica may reduce the amount of time for the bruising to go away.

Timothy G. Rodgers, MD, FAAD · Answer

Any bruising from a Vbeam treatment will usually resolve in 10 to 14 days, depending on the settings used.

Margaret Mann, MD · Answer

Bruising after V Beam laser typically resolves in 7-10 days, but sometimes can take up to two weeks. It is an expected result after V Beam, as laser energy selectively injurys the blood vessels resulting in their disappearance over time. In the past, we use to think that the more bruising, the better the outcome. BUT, recent studies have shown that we can achieve similar results with minimal bruising. The key is getting the optimal laser settings-- so find yourself an experienced physician who understands the best settings for you.

How Long Before Bruises from V Beam Disappears?

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