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If you are red after 3 weeks from your VBeam, you need to discuss with your doctor. I would think that there is another reason for this like too much Retin A, or some other oral medication. Might also be a flair of rosacea. In any event, it can't be diagnosed without seeing your doctor. Steve Weiner, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon.
3 weeks out for increased redness after a VBeam session is unusual. Depending upon the settings used with the pulsed-dye laser, you may experience significant darkening or bruising in the area, however, that should resolve within 2-3 weeks after which time I would expect the redness to have improved. Have you checked in with your treating physician? This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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...
Strong Purpura will yield great results, although most people do not like the downtime. If you are interested in face and neck you can get very good results without the Purpura. With lighter Vbeam treatments it is necessary to do a series for best results. Consult with a Board Certified...
Depressed, or sunken in scars, can be treated using Fraxel, Pixel, scar revision, subcision, filler injection and even V-Beam. The exact treatment necessary depends on the color of the scar, its consistency and other factors such as the patient's background pigmentation. I recommend...
Hi there, Did you have alot of laser "bruising" or purpura right after the treatment? Did you have any blistering? It looks like your skin type is a bit on the darker side which makes post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) more likely, especially with aggressive settings. PIH will always...
While alcohol consumption may aggravate and cause dilated blood vessels, it is usually the results of long-term alcohol use. It is highly unlikely that you caused any permanent damage or that you ruined the effectiveness of your V-Beam treatments from one night of alcohol consumption.
