I had one session of V Beam laser 2 months ago for stretch mark treatment on my thighs and buttocks which resulted in awful looking burns and bruises. They're not fading at all. Can these burns be treated and how?
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Hi there,
Did you have alot of laser "bruising" or purpura right after the treatment? Did you have any blistering? It looks like your skin type is a bit on the darker side which makes post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) more likely, especially with aggressive settings. PIH will always...
While alcohol consumption may aggravate and cause dilated blood vessels, it is usually the results of long-term alcohol use. It is highly unlikely that you caused any permanent damage or that you ruined the effectiveness of your V-Beam treatments from one night of alcohol consumption.
Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We...
