V-beam laser: will it help scalp redness caused by hair transplant surgery/harm hair follicles underneath? (photos)

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Most people heal 2-4 weeks. But 3 months post-op, I'm still very red where incisions were made. I'm 39, blonde, fair skin. No sun,fever,swelling, or infection. Blood tests normal. Dermatologist thinks it's small dilated blood vessels caused by trauma of surgery. Push finger on the redness & release, it becomes white for a second; that's due to the blood vessels. Says V-beam very precise: will clear redness but will not harm hair follicles. What do you think? Or... other treatment ideas? Thks!

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. 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, redness can be improved with VBeam. I recommend a combination of lasers (VBeam, ProYellow, Excel V) and microneedling/prp to get the most improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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