I just had purpuric V-Beam about 12 days ago. When can I start getting a getting a mild tan? I only play to stay out in the sun for 20-30 minutes at a time. I always wear spf 15 moisturizer.
March 3, 2010
Answer: V-Beam and tanning First off, your going to have a hard time getting a Dermatologist to OK a tan! A tan is a sign of injury to your skin. The skin is trying to protect itself from further injury by increasing the amount of pigment (melanin). A good question is why did you get the V-Beam treatment? We often use the V-Beam for facial telangiectasia (veins), wrinkles, or brown spots (with the V-Beam Perfecta). These conditions are all precipitated and worsened by sun exposure. Good sun protection is key to obtaining and maintaining a good result. I recommend strict sun precautions until all purpura (bruising) and redness from your treatment has faded. This would include an SPF of at least 30, hats and other physical protectants. Patients can then switch to an SPF of at least 15 daily -- but should still be using the above measures for anything more than routine daily sun exposure.
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March 3, 2010
Answer: V-Beam and tanning First off, your going to have a hard time getting a Dermatologist to OK a tan! A tan is a sign of injury to your skin. The skin is trying to protect itself from further injury by increasing the amount of pigment (melanin). A good question is why did you get the V-Beam treatment? We often use the V-Beam for facial telangiectasia (veins), wrinkles, or brown spots (with the V-Beam Perfecta). These conditions are all precipitated and worsened by sun exposure. Good sun protection is key to obtaining and maintaining a good result. I recommend strict sun precautions until all purpura (bruising) and redness from your treatment has faded. This would include an SPF of at least 30, hats and other physical protectants. Patients can then switch to an SPF of at least 15 daily -- but should still be using the above measures for anything more than routine daily sun exposure.
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