Problem with Laser V-beam Perfecta. Used To Treat A Burst Blood Vessel, But Make Worse? (photo)

Telengiectasias ( tiny broken capillaries) can be a result of sun-damage or Rosacea and are more prevalent in some skin types than others. These can easily be treated with vascular lasers or IPLs but they will return over time with additional exposures ( sun, spicy foods, altitude, etc) and...

VBeam Perfecta by Candela is a 595 mm pulsed dye laser that is indicated for the treatment of many different skin conditions. This laser is frequently used to treat rosacea, hemangiomas, port wine stains, scars, stretch marks, small blood vessels on the face (telangiectasias), and mottled...

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...

The VBeam is a non ablative laser; it doesn't break the skin.The common aftermath are redness (invariable) and swelling (in my practice affecting about 20% of patients). Both resolve within 24-48 hours for most people.For certain conditions, like treating the redness in scar, the laser would be...

I would recommend massaging the area and wait for the swelling to go down. If problem does not resolve I would recommend you follow up with your injector.

I treat dozens of patients each week in New York with the V-Beam and the wonderful thing about it is that there is little or no down time.  You can definitely fly the same day after having your procedure.