Spider Angioma darker after Vbeam treatment? (photos)

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 also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

You should expect a darker blue/purple reaction (purpura) after Pulsed-Dye Laser (V-Beam) for about 10-14 days on average.  It may take as long as 3-4 weeks for the angioma to fade.  The vast majority of angiomas resolve with 1 treatment, but some do require additional sessions.  Your child's reaction is perfectly normal and expected.

The purple color is related to coagulation of the red blood cells in the angioma.  Completely normal.  As the body heals and the angioma involutes, this get better.  "Looks worse before it gets better" is what I tell patients.