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Hyperpigmentation + V Beam

Is V Beam Safe for Ethnic Skin?

Hi, I am 43, suffer from melasma and have tried Triluma, Cosmelan and a Vitamin C serum at different times for it with mixed results. The first two...

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V Beam PERFECTA for Redness and Hyperpigment?

I've read on Candela's website that the PERFECTA can treat vascular things as well as pigment things. Is it able to do this in one pass (one...

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Can V-Beam Pulsed Dye Laser Be Used on Penis?

I have some freckles on the tip my penis. I've been to a doctor before and it was identified as hyper pigmentation. Even though they are not...

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What Can I Do to Minimize Potential Hyperpigmentation by Vbeam?

I haven't had V beam done yet. Im doing it for a ruddy/red area near my nasal fold area from acne scarring which is now surface level. What pre...

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Is V Beam Recommended For Small Capillaries? What Are The Chances For Hyperpigmentation?

I'm considering having V Beam treatment on my face for some small capillaries on my chin, nose, moustache and cheek. I have mild rosacea and seb...

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Can V Beam Make Melasma/hyperpigmentation Worse?

After fraxel I developed melasma/hyperpigmenation above my lip. I also have broken capillaries and redness in this area. I would like to try...

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Can Vbeam Leave Permanent Burn Marks or Hyperpigmentation?

I had the treatment done on old strech marks on my tummy and have dark red marks really worried sick

V-Beam Vs. IPL for Hyperpigmentation?

Will v-beam help with hyperpigmentation or would the ipl be more effective?

Hemosiderin Stain or Hyperpigmentation? (photo)

Hello Doctors, I had an aggressive vbeam treatment 4 weeks ago and I am left with big patches of brown marks on my face. This has never happened...

How Long After V-Beam on a Red Mark Can I Start an Accutane Course?

I know accutane slows down the healing process and all that. I had V-Beam today and was wondering when I can start a course of Accurtane afterwards?...

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