Can VBeam lasers make flushing worse?

Question

I developed flushing after a 2 month round of prednisone. It's a side effect of the steroid that my dr said would go away after stopping. However, I stopped the meds about 10 months, but the flushing hasn't stopped. It spans over my face/neck/chest & is super hot/painful/distracting. I was told it's rosacea & so far I've gotten 2 laser treatments. I'm worried bc I've noticed the really hot feeling is super prominent along my jawbone. Can the laser treatment actually make the flushing worse?

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern. Laser treatments can be helpful for treating facial flushing, but only if they are administered correctly. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist that can diagnose your specific condition accurately and tailor a treatment program to your precise needs. At my practice, we offer more than 45 laser devices so we can customize treatments for our patients to produce the best possible results. I am sure that with expert care and the right laser treatment, you can see significant improvement to both the health and appearance of your skin.

William Groff, DO · Answer

The right laser treatment should not exacerbate the flushing. Vbeam is typically a good option for diffuse redness, flushing or vascular lesions. However, it is not the only option available to you. I recommend you schedule an assessment with a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in skin conditions and can give you an accurate diagnosis and recommend the right treatment for you. In my practice, we offer more than 45 different lasers so we can customize treatments with the precision necessary to achieve an optimal outcome.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

with the right laser flushing will not get worse. it may not fully improve but I cant get under control.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Can VBeam lasers make flushing worse?

Answers (3)