Does V-Beam really work for leftover pink acne marks? Whats the downtime with Perfecta? (Photo)

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Almost all derms recommend V-Beam to treat red acne marks, however, on acne forums a lot of people complain of little to no results from vbeam. Even on this site, the user satisfaction rating is around 61%. It seems vbeam works best on bright red capillaries, but doesn't really work well on faded/Pink acne marks. Is this true? If not then which settings should be used to treat pink acne marks? Also, is there No downtime with Vbeam Perfecta?

William Groff, DO · Answer

Acne scarring like yours requires a customized approach based on your precise needs and skin tone. In my office, I offer more than 50 laser devices, including the Vbeam. This allows me to tailor treatments with the precision necessary to achieve an optimal outcome. It is also possible you may need a combination of lasers and other treatment options to reduce the scarring as much as possible. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in treating acne scarring. With a qualified doctor and a personalized treatment plan, you should see a good result.

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

VBeam, ProYellow or Excel V can all improve pink scars, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement. These types of scars need a combination of lasers with microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, subcision and fillers. It will take a series of treatments and will need some treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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