Extensive bruising after V Beam laser for port wine stain. (Photo)

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I had v beam laser yesterday for port wine stain and there's way too much bruising. My dermatologist told me it'll settle in few hours but it's the same causing much anxiety and worry. I want to know how long it will take to fade...(I'm out of the town, can't contact dermatologist these days)

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to develop some temporary bruising after a V beam treatment for a port wine stain.  This discoloration normally fades away completely, but it could take a week or so for it to resolve.

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

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