After getting my acne under control I am left with these persistent red marks. My dermatologist recommended I go for VBeam laser treatments to treat this. Based on the pictures how many would I need? Thank you.
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Answer: Vbeam defuses redness from acne, typically recommend 6-8 sessions 1-2 weeks apart
I suggest seeing your dermatologist. Unless there was a specific reason for bruising the pulsed dye laser treatment should have been less extreme. Itching is common as the spot heals. If there is skin breakdown I suggest b5 hydrator and JanMarini Bioshield. Best, Dr. Emer.
Vbeam laser is the gold standard for deeply red or pinkish hyperemia on the skin from skin trauma or surgery. We use this laser quite often to improve redness in combination with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. Options for red scars include scar modulation, intralesional injections to reduce i...
Agreed, extreme caution is needed if you have lupus. Of note there are cases of rosacea like lupus in the literature. Lupus is part of a family of skin conditions that can Koebner- meaning trauma (like laser or energy devices) can worsen your lupus. Having said that, vascular lasers have been...