IPL or VBeam for Broken Blood Vessels?

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I have tiny broken blood vessels around my nose and moustache area. I am wondering what the pros and cons are of IPL and Vbeam. What is the realistic downtime with each laser and which is most effective for blood vessels? I had one vbeam treatment about a month and a half ago and although the vbeam did show pretty good results, I need another treatment or two. I read all this stuff about no time with vbeam but I had redness that definitely lasted about 3-4 weeks to fully subside.

Edward J. Gross, MD · Answer

Both Vbeam and IPL are effective for treatment of facial veins and can achieve similar results in experienced hands. Both require multiple treatments and avoidance of sun exposure. Vbeam is an extremely effective predictable procedure for treatment of facial veins. Downtime does includes redness/and or bruising that typically last 4-10 days. Prolonged redness may occur with continued use of anti-oxidants such as retinoids and alpha-hydroxy acids. IPL is a customizable full facial treatment for conditions such as skin discoloration, sun damage, facial veins, textural concerns and rosacea. Some patients experience a little redness after their treatments, but it typically fades within hours or, at most, overnight.Ultimately, speak with your provider regarding the prolonged redness for further investigation. Without a photo it is difficult to give a recommendation. A calming cream can be used post procedure to help with the redness. Best of luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for the skin and scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

I have both systems in my office to help remove blood vessels. I prefer the V-Beam laser for the type of redness that you are describing. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Vbeam is a pulsed dye laser which is the gold standard for vascular conditions such as rosacea and broken capillaries.  While IPL can help improve redness and other brown discoloration, the more effective option is the Vbeam.  You can expect greater improvements with fever treatments. But you may still require anywhere from 2 to 5 treatments for optimum correction.  There is also another option such as the Cutera Excel V which combines a KTP 532 laser with a 1064 yag.  Either one of these treatment options is a good option for vascular conditions.ALl the bestDr Soni

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