Does skin peel off after V Beam laser treatment? 1 week post-op.

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I had a v beam laser treatment a week ago on my face, the bruises are now fading and red but my skin in those areas is very dry and peeling off is this normal? I have avoided sun exposure and I am using subscreen during the day and a plane moisturizing cream at night

William Groff, DO · Answer

Peeling can be a side effect of many laser treatments. I recommend a call to your doctor to ask about additional topical products you might want to use to minimize the peeling. My guess is that it will improve within the next week or so, however.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 erythema. In some cases, we add Venus Viva RF coagulation to help improve redness on the skin from spider veins, inflammation, and rosacea. 
  
Generally, several sessions are required to improve redness on the skin. Vbeam laser, IPL Limelight, and Venus Viva all work very well with minimal downtime. 
  
Patients with rosacea may benefit from topical creams to help soothe inflamed skin. We recommend Elevase Moisture Booster. For Post-inflammatory erythema, Plato’s Scar Serum is recommended twice daily. 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Keep in mind, it takes several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care recommendations. PDT therapy can improve inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes. Best, Dr. Emer

Does skin peel off after V Beam laser treatment? 1 week post-op.

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