Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underVbeam q&a

V Beam reaction? A little worried (Photo)

L
lcfc123Jun 21, 2015

3 days ago I had my first vbeam and diode (532 or 940) for fairly mild rosacea on nose and cheeks.straight after it was very red which i expected. An hr later it settled into a glow which I expecteD and remained the next day.last night my face was a little itchy(not too much).this morning my cheeks (not nose) is v red and blochy.looking closely, I have tiny raised white dots/spots on cheeks where it is red and the texture is slightly rough. I only use cetAphill moisturiser. What is this!? Help

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Jun 23, 2015
Answer
Dr. Steven F. Weiner, MD
Steven F. Weiner, MD profile photo
Dr. Steven F. Weiner, MD
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
4.9 | 151 Reviews
Answered on Jun 22, 2015
Answer

More Vbeam Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

Pulsed dye/vbeam can be used at the same time as fillers.  my suggestion is to do it before any neddle injections or before the fillers.  best, Dr. Emer.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

Take typically about 10 days to 2 weeks to show the results.  Often more than one treatment is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

The IUD or contraceptive should not interfere with your pulsed dye laser treatment. In my practice, we continue to see very positive results with the VBEAM laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

The VBEAM laser should work to decrease redness but the settings, type of technique, and interval of treatment can affect results. Your doctor may be treating you conservatively, thus, you may need more treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

I do these procedures both on the same day.  I suggest you see an expert for these treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

+2 answers
See all Vbeam Q&A
See more Vbeam Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE VBEAM GUIDE →