I’ve gotten 2 V Beam sessions so far for my Post Inflammatory Erythema, but there's no difference yet, any suggestions? (Photo)

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How many sessions would i need in total for full results? I’ve recently gotten 2 Vbeam lasers but yet to see any difference in my red acne marks. Ive had these acne marks for about 5 months now. My current doctor said i’ll only recover 40% after 5 sessions, and 80% after 10 sessions. Is he right? Is the recovery supposed to be so slow?

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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