IPL or v-beam for facial redness, rosacea? Which is more cost effective and longer lasting?

The V beam is a brand-name of pulsed dye laser, this laser is very specific to target hemoglobin, an element of our blood and therefore is a great laser for blood vessels. Intense pulsed light, or IPL, is not in fact a laser at all, just as its name suggests it is an intense burst of light. This inherently makes IPL less specific for any certain target. As the old adage says, IPL is a jack of all trades but master of none. Pulsed dye laser on the other hand is definitely a master at targeting blood vessels. If it's truly redness that you are targeting, you cannot go wrong with the pulsed dye laser. As far as lasers go, this is generally an inexpensive option to boot.Make sure your laser surgeon is a dermatologist, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained and one of these core four cosmetic specialties.

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The V-Beam laser is the gold standard for treating facial redness. The V-Beam laser works better than the IPL laser for treating facial redness. It works on facial scars, broken blood vessels, leg veins, and acne. It is my favorite laser for rosacea and facial redness.