Is the Gemini Laser for Vascular Blood Vessels the Same As the Recommended Vbeam Perfecta Laser?

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Is the Gemini Laser for Vascular Blood Vessels the same as the recommended Vbeam Perfecta Laser (for treatment of post-Fraxel telangiectasias)? There does not seem to be a dermatologist with a Vbeam Perfecta in Halifax, NS, Canada.

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The V-Beam is the gold standard, and has performed for years with great results.  The Gemini is also a great machine when used in the right hands.  The skill of the doctor is the biggest factor here.  Both devices are good options.

	I hope this helps.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

The Gemini KTP laser can be used to treat vascular lesions such as post-Fraxel telangiectasias.  In our practice, we often reserve the Gemini for treating larger blood vessels as the beam can be adjusted to treat vessels that are of a certain diameter.  Besides the Gemini and the V-Beam Perfecta, IPL can also be used to treat telangiectasias.  One added benefit of the V-Beam and IPL is that they can be used to treat general background redness, as opposed to singularly tracing blood vessels as with the Gemini.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

I love the V-beam and believe it to be recognized as the gold standard for laser treatments for Rosacea and redness.  I am not sure why you have post-Fraxel telangiectasias.  I have not seen that post-Fraxel.  Did you have them before the treatment.  Whatever the cause, the V-Beam is the BEST laser for your condition.

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