Last week I had a vbeam treatment. Now I have read that vbeam can stimulate collagen. For the most people that would be a very nice side effect but I am a bit afraid of it as I already have a very round face. I do not want to look "puffy". I am 20 and do not have any wrinkles. Could it be that my face will be fuller because auf vbeam? :(
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March 2, 2016
Answer: Vbeam and Collagen Production
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Vbeam laser is the gold standard for deeply red or pinkish hyperemia on the skin from skin trauma or surgery. We use this laser quite often to improve redness in combination with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. Options for red scars include scar modulation, intralesional injections to reduce i...
No, not using moisturiser for a week is highly unlikely to affect the outcome.However, skincare is important and if you are having treatment because of facial redness, rosacea etc, uv protection is even more important in maintaining the results.