20 y/o with jawline keloid scarring and hyperpigmentation for 5-6 years. Started with steroid injections to help flatten then moved on to several vbeam and fraxel procedures. Skin has minimally improved and I was wondering if it is worth it to keep doing vbeam or find another treatment.
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Answer: Recommend to continue doing the Vbeam treatments. Consistency is needed for the best results.
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...
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...
As you have seen, purpura can occur after a Vbeam laser treatment. The laser treatment can be effective, with or without purpura developing. It is very common that multiple treatment sessions are needed to obtain the best improvement.