Hello doctors, I've begun vbeam for 6 week old hypertrophic scarring caused by laser resurfacing to the eye area. The second treatment is scheduled 10 days after the first treatment. How often and how many is the norm for achieving maximum benefits? Will this be complete when the scar is colourless/flat? And then would I wait 12-18 months for laser resurfacing options? I'm worried having ongoing and frequent treatments with possible bruising will interfer with my life.
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April 18, 2023
Answer: Treatments should be done 1 week apart for optimal results
No, not using moisturiser for a week is highly unlikely to affect the outcome.However, skincare is important and if you are having treatment because of facial redness, rosacea etc, uv protection is even more important in maintaining the results.
Hi and thanks. This result is typical when short "pulse widths" are used (i.e. less than 3ms). We use these settings on purpose when we treat birth marks like port-wine stains - and less often when treating cosmetic concerns. I don't know your health history, so I can't comment...