What does a timeline of vbeam treatments look like for new scars?

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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.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is the gold standard for deeply red or pinkish hyperemia on the skin from skin trauma or surgery. We use this laser quite often to improve redness in combination with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. Options for red scars include scar modulation, intralesional injections to reduce inflammation, vbeam laser, and IPL treatment. Many sessions are required which is why you should schedule with a trained clinician familiar with scar treatment and Vbeam pulsed dye laser.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Generally speaking the V-Beam treatments are performed one month apart for scars.  Depending on the scar you can do Fraxel within the same 2 week time period.  It would be best to post photos of the scar to help you.  Best, Dr. Green

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