6 Days Post Second Vbeam. Purple to Red but Aren't Fading?

Purple marks have turned to bright red but aren't fading. Help! The First time I had this done, my skin rebounded beautifully and from the moment I stepped out of the office I knew my skin was responding well to the treatment. This time, I'm really worried. It feels like my skin is not healing properly. Is it normal to be not fading much after 6 days? If settings were too aggressive, will my skin eventually return to normal? Makeup isn't even helping hide the marks!

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by newburystreet in Boston, Mass

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Bruising 6 days after Vbeam

Bruising and redness after Vbeam could take 10-14 days to resolve in some scenarios. Your provider may have increased the settings during you second treatment. Using Arnica tablets or gel may help expedite things. If things don't improve within two weeks, please follow up with you doctor who performed the procedure.

Ritu Saini, MD

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6 Days Post Second Vbeam--not fading

Hi! Some patients experience bruising post Vbeam treatment for 1-2 weeks. Your second treatment may have been more aggressive resulting in bruising. To help these marks resolve faster, some patients try Arnica Cream or Gel. With time, your skin should return to normal. Were you on any medications prior to the 2nd treatment which increased your risk of bruising? Some medications that increase bruising: Advil, Alieve, Aspirin, Coumadin, Excedrin, Midol, Fish Oil,... more