I am on doxycycline 50 mgs once a day for ocular Rosacea. I have facial Rosacea, just redness and painful burning on nose, cheeks, etc. I saw a dermatologist who said the only thing that may work for me is the Vbeam. If so, how long should I discontinue doxycycline before a Vbeam session? I heard you are even more sensitive with the doxy in your system. I am super pale and fair, except for the redness. I also have very sensitive skin, which is why I'm hesitant to get the laser procedure done.
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Vbeam laser is used often, in my Del Mar, CA dermatology practice, to help combat the signs of acne and acne scarring. Vbeam is great for decreasing the appearance of acne by reducing the inflammatory appearance. It also decreases scaring by taking aware red or purple pigment in the acne scar....
Thanks for your question. The photo on the day of the treatment looks perfectly normal, and purpura after the Vbeam treatment is to be expected. The photo 3 days afterwards also looks normal, and also shows fading of the purpura from the first photo. The Vbeam can also cause some...
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...