V Beam for broken capillaries on the lip?

Question

I have a few pinprick sized red spots on my lower lip that my doc says are vascular. I've had v beam on my nose and cheeks before and it worked well for me. Is it also safe to use in the lip area? Any increased risk of side effects? Also, are these usually due to sun damage? I'm fair-skinned/red hair, 48 yrs old. My derm said vascular issues on the lip are fairly unusual.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Yes, a V beam laser can be used to treat broken capillaries on the lip and it is safe to do so.  There are no increased risks with treating the lip as opposed to other areas of the face.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our protocol for hyper-erythematous redness uses a combination of lasers and Nanofractional RF to help reduce localized and perfuse hypervascularity in the skin. We begin with an evaluation of the redness and evaluate the cause of the hypervascularity. Treatments with Limelight IPL, Vbeam Perfecta, and Nanofractional RF are then used to reduce the blood vessels and telangiectasia within the skin. Patients benefit from post-treatment application of Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides. 
  
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Dr. Karamanoukian
  
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V Beam for broken capillaries on the lip?

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