I’ve had 8 VBeam treatments in the last year. Started conservatively at 10ms, 10mm and 7j and progressively reduced the pulse duration down to 3ms, 7mm and 7j. Each treatment involved just one pass over each cheek area. Results have been very minor, some reduction in permanent redness caused by broken veins but hardly any improvement in flushing / blushing when it’s triggered. What are the best settings in your experience?
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Answer: Laser Treatments for Facial Redness and Skin Erythema
In our office, we have several treatments that can help improve common vascular skin issues, including rosacea, post-inflammatory erythema, red scars, facial blushing, and spider veins. The Vbeam laser continues to be the gold standard for redness, including rosacea and post-inflammatory...
Like Dr. Emer, my first though is that you have blisters from too much energy being deposited by the VBeam. I love the VBeam laser and have only seen this occur once, and thank goodness it was on my own face and not a patient's. I wanted to remove some bruises due to injections and did not...
Based on your photos, it appears you may have developed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH after your Vbeam treatment. I recommend scheduling a follow-up with your doctor. Proper and prompt treatment of the hyperpigmentation will reduce your odds of permanent scarring. Make sure you are...