hi i have red erythma from acne which has lasted for a few years my questions is can the v beam be used on my skin type. I have been to about 10 different docters all them have told it cant be done and that if i do get done i will be left with hypogimentation. So please do help guide me as to whether it is safe and the necessaery steps i should take thanks.
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Answer: V Beam Laser -- Safe in dark skin tones and all skin types
Your answer lies in the video like below. I usually start of with a Pulse Dye Laser, then move on to other lasers if the stain is not responsive, including the 1064 Nd Yag laser. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.
There are many different ways to treat the small blood vessels associated with rosacea. Using a pulse duration of 10ms with a lower energy setting will shrink the blood vessels WITHOUT inducing purpura or a bruise. Both settings that you mentioned above will work, but the one that your laser t...
Bruises take a variable amount of time to resolve, averaging between 1 to 2 weeks. It is possible to avoid the circular bruises you described by judiciously choosing the settings. However, certain conditions like spider veins and birthmarks require purpuric/bruising settings for effective treatment.