I am having the vbeam done by one doctor and steroid shots by another for me keloids on my chest and shoulder. (photo)

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The reason for the two doctors, is because the dr with the v beam is the only one in town. Originally I was having my injections done by him also, but my scars got worse. The v beam works great, but I went to another doctor for the steroid injections and his treatments have helped significantly. I can't seem to match up the treatments on the same day, that's why I'm asking if it is okay if I have them a week apart, starting with the vbeam.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 inflammation, vbeam laser, and IPL treatment. Many sessions are required which is why you should schedule with a trained clinician familiar with scar treatment and Vbeam pulsed dye laser.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I often do these treatments on the same day, Vbeam first then steroid shots.  But it wont make a difference if you wait.  I like 5FU with the steroid as the improvement is better.  Good luck, Dr. Emer.

I am having the vbeam done by one doctor and steroid shots by another for me keloids on my chest and shoulder. (photo)

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