I Had V Beam Laser Treatment on my Chin. 1 Week Later I Drank Alcohol, Will This Ruin the Effect of my Treatment?

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We...

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...

Purpura after VBeam laser treatments can occur and these usually fade with time. I would apply Bruisestick ointment to speed up the recovery. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

There is no strict time restriction between Vbeam laser treatment (which is the new standard of care for facial redness and veins) and alcohol consumption. However, excessive alcohol consumption resulting in facial flushing is a known trigger of facial redness and veins so modest consumption is...