What's the Downtime for Vbeam Laser for Scar Redness Treatment?

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I have a scar which has been red for a long time. I have tried silicone gel creams, fraxel restore and smartxide dot laser treatments which have not got rid of the redness of the scar tissue. My next option is to try V-beam perfecta laser what's the downtime for asian skin.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

The VBeam is a non ablative laser; it doesn't break the skin.The common aftermath are redness (invariable) and swelling (in my practice affecting about 20% of patients). Both resolve within 24-48 hours for most people.For certain conditions, like treating the redness in scar, the laser would be used at a setting which will intentionally bruise. For most, the bruising fades within about a week.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend the pulsed dye laser for reddish scars.  The redness can be improved with a few treatments.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

In order to remove the redness in scars you generally have to do the V-Beam at a higher setting and have some bruising.  This bruising can last one to two weeks but is highly effective.  I think you will be very happy with the V-Beam.  I am not sure why you had so many other lasers for this prior which are not indicated for treating the redness in scars.

Felix Bopp, MD · Answer

Good News , There is no down time,but there will be some discoloration that last 4-7 days, that can be easily covered with makeup.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Generally we try to achieve a bruising setting, in this case downtime maybe 4-5 days. It really depends on the areas treated, and the parameters of the laser used.Hope that helps, regardsDr Davin Lim Consultant Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologist Brisbane, Australia

What's the Downtime for Vbeam Laser for Scar Redness Treatment?

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