Is Vbeam a Good Laser Treatment for Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic condition that needs ongoing treatment to maintain control and best appearance. The V Beam and many other lntense pulse light laser devices are also beneficial and the recovery time is fast.#Rosacea#BBLlaser

The Vbeam laser treats redness of the face and neck, rosacea, facial veins, scars, angiomas, protwine stains, hemangiomas, venus lakes, and stretch marks that are red in color. The Vbeam produces an intense but harmless burst of light into selectively targeted areas of the skin without damaging the surrounding tissue. Specific blood vessels in the dermis absorb the light. Most patients describe the treatment like a warm rubber band snap. Some patients experience redness or mild swelling in the treated area, which can last for a few days. A series of 3-6 treatments are required depending on the condition.

We recommend the Perfecta Vbeam to treat Rosacea. The Vbeam can be utilized to remove irritation that results from acne and for spider veins on the body and face, and to control flushing associated with Rosacea.

Rosacea is known to leave facial flushing and irritation leaves most patients constantly red faced. Vbeam is one of the most powerful treatments for redness associated with Rosacea. 

Vascular lasers work very well for broken blood vessels and the redness associated with rosacea. My favorite lasers are the V-Beam and the Aura KTP laser. Using them in combination gives great results. It can sometimes take more than one treatment - so be prepared for that. Otherwise, they are pretty easy to undergo and have very little risk associated (temporary redness, bruising and swelling).  If you have papules or pustules (like acne) from rosacea, then you may also need prescription creams or oral medications.

I have treated numerous patients successfully with the V beam laser to reduce the inflammation and redness associated w/ rosacea. Generally, 5-6 treatments will improve the condition dramatically.

The Candela V-Beam (and Cynosure V-Star) are excellent options for Rosacea. Many of our patients that consider laser treatments for Rosacea have already used topical prescription products and are looking for a different solution.
The number of treatments associated with the V-Beam or V-Star lasers for Rosacea depends on the severity of your condition. In addition, it is important to understand that Rosacea is a condition that is managed and not cured. Even when results are positive in the initial laser program, future laser treatments will be required.

The Candela V Beam is an excellent choice for telangiectatic vessels of the face that arise from rosacea. Through a process of selective photothermolysis, the blood vessels are heated with laser energy and are effectively destroyed.

I battle rosacea alongside my patients! I love the vbeam laser for being my go-to treatment!
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.

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Vbeam is a great laser for rosacea, and very commonly used in my practice. Typically, my patients are treated over 4 sessions, once every 3-4 weeks. They return for re-treatment or another round whenever they notice the redness returning. Rosacea is not something that can be cured, but managed. Avoiding triggers, like excessive sun exposure, limiting alcohol intake and spicy foods will help as well. There is very little to no ‘down time’ with Vbeam treatments. Some minor redness and an occasional bruise may ensue but will usually last only a day or two.

The signs of Rosacea : facial redness and broken capillaries, are easily treated with many laser therapies. Some lasers are more harsh on the skin than others.  The Limelight IPL is a non-invasive method of targeting the pigmented redness and minimizing the telangiectasias ( tiny veins).  This treatment is a mild delivery of heat sensation vs a "snap" of other laser types. Recovery is fast without any down-time as with older laser versions.