V-Beam or Laser Resurfacing? (Photo)

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I am trying to get even skin tone so I can make the indentations less noticeable. I believe V-Beam would be better for this but I don't see much change after 1 session. Shold I get more sessions or switch to some type of laser resurfacing.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend lasers (VBeam, ProYellow, Co2) combined with microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In our office, we have several treatments that can help improve common vascular skin issues, including rosacea, post-inflammatory erythema, red scars, facial blushing, and spider veins. The Vbeam laser continues to be the gold standard for redness, including rosacea and post-inflammatory erythema. In some cases, we add Venus Viva RF coagulation to help improve redness on the skin from spider veins, inflammation, and rosacea. 
  
Generally, several sessions are required to improve redness on the skin. Vbeam laser, IPL Limelight, and Venus Viva all work very well with minimal downtime. 
  
Patients with rosacea may benefit from topical creams to help soothe inflamed skin. We recommend Elevase Moisture Booster. For Post-inflammatory erythema, Plato’s Scar Serum is recommended twice daily. 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

V Beam is a great and effective laser. I recommend having a series of treatments in order to see results. Another laser that helps diminish the appearance of acne scars is Smoothbeam.

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