What's the Downtime for Vbeam Laser for Scar Redness Treatment?

The VBeam is a non ablative laser; it doesn't break the skin.The common aftermath are redness (invariable) and swelling (in my practice affecting about 20% of patients). Both resolve within 24-48 hours for most people.For certain conditions, like treating the redness in scar, the laser would be used at a setting which will intentionally bruise. For most, the bruising fades within about a week.

I would recommend the pulsed dye laser for reddish scars.  The redness can be improved with a few treatments. 

In order to remove the redness in scars you generally have to do the V-Beam at a higher setting and have some bruising.  This bruising can last one to two weeks but is highly effective.  I think you will be very happy with the V-Beam.  I am not sure why you had so many other lasers for this prior which are not indicated for treating the redness in scars.

Good News , There is no down time,but there will be some discoloration that last 4-7 days, that can be easily covered with makeup.

Generally we try to achieve a bruising setting, in this case downtime maybe 4-5 days. It really depends on the areas treated, and the parameters of the laser used.Hope that helps, regardsDr Davin Lim Consultant Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologist Brisbane, Australia