Can I receive IPL one week after Vbeam?

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I had a Vbeam session done on the broken capillaries on my nose with great results. I purchased a package deal of IPL and am curious if one week later I can do IPL on the same veins treated with the Vbeam. Is one week long enough in between Vbeam and IPL? If not, how long should I wait? Thanks!

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I would wait at least 3 weeks between laser treatments.  Our Palomar IPL laser treats unwanted broken capillaries and small blood vessels that are in clusters (telangiectasias). Using the principle of photothermolysis (light & heat), the treatment targets different areas of the skin which selectively absorbs the light energy as heat and then yields the desired response. Damaged vessels blanch, and then are absorbed by the body within 10-14 days, removing the appearance of the vessel from the skin. Repeat treatments are often needed.  Good Luck!

Tanya Kormeili, MD · Answer

Lasers have a target on the skin and can be used in combo.
Here is more info on IPL and Vbeam to help you make good decisions. Hope you find it helpful.
The Vbeam Laser produces bursts of light that selectively destroy the blood vessels anywhere on the body.
Pulsed dye laser treatment is so safe that it has been used successfully for the treatment of port wine stains in infants and young children. The Vbeam skin laser can also be used to treat rosacea, stretch marks, warts and keloids, or even tiny spider veins on the legs or face.
After applying numbing cream, the laser light is applied to the patient’s skin. Vbeam skin laser treatment is relatively painless and does not require a long healing time. The most common reaction patients experience include just a few hours of mild redness.
Treatment with the Vbeam may consist of multiple treatments, depending upon the condition and needs of the patient’s body. For facial veins, one treatment may be sufficient for clearance (that said, additional treatments are not uncommon). These treatments occur on an average of every 4 weeks depending on the area and type of treatment.
An IPL/Photo facial is a specialized light system that can address both brown and red spots on the skin anywhere on the body. Fotofacial &trade; Intense Pulsed Light treatments use light to improve facial redness and flushing, including rosacea, irregular pigmentation and skin tone. Intense Pulsed Light also reduces visible signs of sun damage and aging on the face, neck and chest.
Treatments take less than thirty minutes and are performed in a series of 2 to 4 sessions every 3 weeks. The treatments are very comfortable especially if numbing creams have been applied beforehand. Noticeable improvements are seen naturally over time and include a decrease in skin redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. Skin also feels smoother and softer with more even tone, texture and coloration.
Although safe and effective, not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment. Some patients with ethnic skin or certain skin conditions such as melasma may need prior treatment with creams to make this treatment safer for their skin type.
Before any treatment however, a through medical exam and evaluation of skin type and underlying diseases is necessary to achieve great results and prevent exacerbation of the problem. Before any treatment however, a through medical exam and evaluation of skin type and underlying diseases is necessary to achieve great results and prevent exacerbation of the problem.
Best of luck!

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question m7733. I am sorry to hear about your situation.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. IPL, KTP lasers, and pulsed dye lasers (such as Vbeam) work well for vascular lesions such as redness and broken capillaries. I recommend that my patients wait at least 4 weeks between any of these treatments. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Suneel Chilukuri, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  In most cases, it is very safe to perform Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment the same day or shortly after laser treatments such as the V Beam Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL).  I often combine laser and IPL technology to achieve a patient's goals.  If you are only treating the red blood vessels, you may consider waiting 2-4 weeks between treatment sessions to avoid wasting your financial resources.  If you hope to treat some brown as well as the red discoloration, consider the IPL now.  Please see a dermatologist or laser specialist to best evaluate your concerns. Best of luck,Suneel Chilukuri, M.D.Houston, Texas

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

You should wait 3 weeks after your Vbeam treatment to see if you will require another treatment for your nose.  You can treat the other areas with IPL at any time.  Remember to use sun protection.

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