I have a rather large, patchy, flat pink PWS on my right leg. Problem is that the stain changes colour depending on the temperature and whether I am lying down or not. When I lie down it turns really pale that the doctor can't even see where the stain is. When I stand up the redness comes back. Especially with the added cooling mechanism of V-beam my doctor is using, the stain becomes so pale that I end up getting only a few shots even though half of my leg is covered by the stain.What can I do?
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V-Beam works extremely well and is the gold standard for treating redness. Numbing medicine will not negatively affect the laser from working. If your physician is treating the area they may suggest numbing cream since the V-Beam stings. Most patients do not require numbing medicine before th...
There are purpuric and subpurpuric settings on the VBeam laser. Subpurpuric does not cause bruising. If you are concerned about bruising, consider the Limelight IPL or a subpurpuric setting on the VBeam. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles