Best settings V-beam laser for flushing?

Question

I've had 5 v-beam lasers already. My last settings was at 10.5joules 10ms 10 with no bruising at all. I want to ask my doctor to be more aggressive next time. Should bruising be necessary to tackle my flushing? What would you recommend for the settings?

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

We have the VBeam Perfecta at our office and use it for facial flushing, broken capillaries, facial vessels, alar vessels, scar therapy and overall improvement.  My favorite settings for facial flushing might be a little different (lowering pulse duration or eventually spot size) and my clinical endpoints don't need to be bruising for the treatment to be effective.  After five treatments I recommend giving your vessels and veins a rest to heal for three months and start again if necessary.Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These settings are sub-purpuric meaning they will not bruise, but often bruising is not needed for just redness.  If you want bruising, which may or may not help your condition, decreasing below 6 msec will increase the bruising potential.  I have found that the pro yellow laser is even better for rosacea however.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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