Vbeam for redness following laser peel?

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How long after a microlaser peel should you wait before getting a Vbeam to help w/ redness? I am about 10 days out and my cheeks are very red. The clinic suggested Vbeam.

Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD · Answer

It’s common to have redness for several weeks after a microlaser peel, since your skin is still healing and generating new collagen. A VBeam treatment can sometimes help calm post-laser redness, but timing is important.

Generally, it’s best to wait until the skin barrier has fully healed—meaning no open areas, peeling, or sensitivity. For many patients, that can take up to 4 - 6 weeks after a resurfacing treatment, though it can vary depending on the depth of your peel and your individual healing response.

Dima Ali, MD · Answer

Generally, VBeam after a microlaser peel is safe; however, it is recommended to wait 4-6 weeks after the laser treatment since your skin will be more sensitive. A micro laser peel is still an ablative resurfacing treatment - it deliberately removes a controlled layer of skin to improve texture, tone and pigmentation. After this kind of procedure, the skin barrier is disrupted and needs time to fully re-epithelialize (heal over with new skin). The exact timing depends on the depth of treatment, how quickly you recover and how much redness/irritation is still present. Given that 10 days out you are still red, I recommend waiting the full 6 weeks. Skin should always be intact and free of crusting, peeling or raw areas before considering a laser such as the V Beam. Treat your skin like new baby skin after the microlaser peel - keep it well hydrated and protected. The heat from lasers, such as VBeam, can result in more inflammation than anticipated resulting in a damaged skin barrier and higher risk of pigmentation changes. It is not safe to use on skin that’s still healing from an ablative procedure because it increases the risk of scarring, pigment changes, and it can also cause delays in healing from the microlaser peel. Remember safety first! Schedule a consultation with the physician performing the procedure to see what they recommend based on your skin type, goals, and lifestyle.

Timothy Jochen, MD · Answer

It's generally safe to get a Vbeam treatment about 10-14 days after a microlaser peel, depending on how well your skin has healed. At 10 days post-peel, if your skin is no longer peeling, and you don't have any open wounds or significant irritation, the Vbeam laser can be an effective option to reduce redness.

However, since your cheeks are still very red, it's crucial to ensure that the skin is fully healed to avoid any adverse reactions. I recommend consulting directly with your dermatologist to assess your skin's current condition and confirm whether it's the right time to proceed with Vbeam. If they gave the green light, they likely judged your skin as ready for the treatment.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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E. Victor Ross, MD · Answer

Typically one should wait at least 6 to 8 weeks, because the natural healing will result in some redness.

Supriya Tomar, MD · Answer

Since your skin is still technically healing, we would typically recommend waiting AT LEAST one month and minimize sun exposure as much as possible. Since it takes time for skin to recover, some residual inflammation can linger, especially in patients who might not heal as quickly. If it persists over a month after treatment, you should ask your provider that performed the treatment about when they are comfortable performing Vbeam on you. Good luck!

Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD · Answer

As soon as your skin is no longer has open wounds or scabbing, usually within a week after fractional resurfacing lasers, the Vbeam pulse dye laser can be used to assist in diminishing skin redness.

Elizabeth Liotta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there! Typically, it's best to wait at least 4 weeks after doing any laser/peel treatments to do another laser treatment. We hope this helps!

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