Will Vbeam make my skin less sensitive and reactive over time?

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I recently had my first Vbeam treatment for my type one rosacea. I have redness and broken capillaries. My skin has become reactive and prone to flushing and swelling. I do not have pustules or papules. My skin is very sensitive and reacts to everything except the most gentle cleansers and moisturizers. I know that the beam targets the redness, but I am wondering if it will help make my skin less sensitive and less reactive?

Erik Peterson, MD · Answer

! Dr. Peterson here – great question.
Vbeam is one of the most effective lasers we have for treating redness and broken capillaries from rosacea. Over time, by reducing the number of dilated blood vessels, it can lessen visible redness and sometimes reduce the flushing response. That said, Vbeam doesn’t directly change your skin’s underlying sensitivity. Rosacea-prone skin often has a fragile barrier, which is why it feels so reactive to products, temperature, and even stress.
Many patients do notice that after a series of treatments their skin looks calmer and feels a bit less reactive, but that’s more of an indirect effect from fewer vessels and less inflammation, not because the laser is making your skin “stronger.” Ongoing gentle skincare, sun protection, and sometimes prescription rosacea topicals are equally important to help improve tolerance.
If you’re consistent with Vbeam and pair it with a good rosacea-friendly regimen, you’ll likely see both cosmetic improvement and a more comfortable baseline over time.

Will Vbeam make my skin less sensitive and reactive over time?

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