I've had Vbeam laser recommended by my doctor to get rid of freckles and brown spots. Some have disappeared but there are still some really faint spots and my doctor said it's hard for the laser to pick up such faint freckles therefore he increased the power of the laser on my 3rd visit which resulted in hypopigmentation on my forehead. Is this normal? Lastly, I was planning on doing the Fraxel laser to rejuvenate my face but my doctor insisted that I do the Vbeam first. Is this normal protocol?
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This will not affect your results. Strictly avoid sun exposure for at least a month after treatment to minimize the risk of dark discoloration in the treated skin. Use sunscreen of spf 30 or higher,. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. For rosacea, I like a c...
I would absolutely continue with the V-Beam laser since that is the best laser to treat redness, broken capillaries and hemangioma. I would do more than one pulse for this area in terms of treatment. Please consult an expert in V-Beam for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green
Thank you for your question. It is quite common to experience some swelling after Vbeam. Make sure you are working with a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in using this device. Keep in mind that if you move forward with the treatment, you will experience more swelling....