Vbeam frequently. Is it safe to do it every two weeks?

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About 3 months ago I had surgical complications from a tummy tuck which left me with a lot of scarring. A dermatologist recently started me on Vbeam, but wants to do it every two weeks. Is that too aggressive? Is it safe to do so often? My scars look even darker. After a few vbeam treatments, we then will move to the Halo laser for resurfacing. Would love to get thoughts on this approach.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

vbeam should be every 3-6 weeks, 2 weeks is too much unless its subpurpuric dosing. halo deosnt do as well for scars than fraxel does (based on 10 years+ experience).

Scars need aerify, enlighten, or Cosmelan peels post surgery. Vivatia foam, Restorsea 10x, skinceuticals phyto +, Cosmelan 2 cream, and reve skin fortified bleaching cream all help.  start emerageskin AERIFY and vivatia now (see link).

no medical insurance covers keloid removal. you have a chance of recurrence with surgical removal but lasers can help reduce the look.

there are many options for hypertrophic/red/discolored scars:
1. vascular lasers (yellow laser, vbeam, excel v)
2. fractional lasers (fraxel, erbium, co2)
3. microneedling/PRP
4. silicone based scar gels with growth factors
5. excision +/- radiation
see an expert
Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
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