My doctor recommended I have V beam followed by eMatrix on the same day. Is that too harsh on the skin?

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Several sessions needed. Isn't it too hatch on the skin to have two procedure on the same day?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can do multiple lasers on the same day. I do not like Ematrix but often combine V beam or a vascular laser with fraxel, intensif, venus viva or the like.  There are better devices now compared to Ematrix cor resurfacing.  Add sculptra and PRP for even more collagen production.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that you space them if they are going to overlap treatment areas.I would wait 1 week in between sessions.BestH Karamanoukian MD FACS

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

V-beam and eMatrix can be combined and would be a great combination. I love both of these lasers and often use both on the same patient since they complement treatments. V-Beam treats the redness and builds collagen whereas the eMatrix works on pores, wrinkles, and fine lines as well.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is an expert in these lasers for the best cosmetic results.  Best, Dr. Grene

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

This will depend on the setting of both devices, if you see a Board Certified Specialist, chances are, you will be in good hands. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

My doctor recommended I have V beam followed by eMatrix on the same day. Is that too harsh on the skin?

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