Should I get V-beam laser treatment for my facial redness or should I continue with IPL? (photos)

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I only have permanent facial redness/vascular issues (usually in warm rooms) there is no rosacea spots/growth. I have had 4 IPL sessions on the highest setting the machine can be and several on a lower setting (no affect). I have seen good clearance in some areas but others are still very red. I would like a more uniform reduction of the redness. It may sound silly but the constant blushing/redness is beginning to affect my life. Could v-beam treatment give me better results?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Suzanne Yee, MD · Answer

The V-beam laser is specific for redness.  I would use the V-beam before using the IPL which is a filtered light source and is not specific for redness.

Thank you for  your question.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I would switch to either of the 2 lasers above. The redness you have is severe and should definitely get better with treatment. There is a little more swelling with the Excel V, but it is better.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

V BEAM over IPL for me. This is because laser is more specific, whilst IPL or BBL produces a spectrum of light, whilst laser produces one wavelength. I personally would opt for V BEAM, now here is the tricky part... because your blood vessels are tiny (like a birthmark) the pulse duration for the laser has to be short. This means if treatments were to be conducted with V BEAM, expect swelling and bruising for at least a few days. You may require up to 3-4 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart for the best results. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBrisbane.

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