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Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser for Rosacea and broken capillaries vascular treatment

The Vbeam laser delivers an intense but gentle burst of light to the skin of the face, neck or chest. The light is absorbed by undesirable blood vessels on the surface of the skin and this results in reduced redness and a more even complexion. The Vbeam was introduced in the 1980s and is one of the safest and most widely used lasers in Aesthetic Medicine today. It utilizes a cool cryogen spray (DCD) that accompanies the laser pulse, protecting the skin and making the treatment very comfortable.


VBeam Laser

The blue area is the Cryogen spray cooling and protecting the skin.

The yellow beam from the Vbeam lasers targets the broken vessels





What can be treated with the Vbeam?

The Vbeam laser, recognized for its long record of safety and efficacy is used to treat Rosacea, spider veins, broken capillaries, red scars, stretch marks, vascular birthmarks, cherry hemangiomas and acne.
Vascular Treatment - Conditions Treated by Vbeam

Broken Capillaries

Telengectasias or facial and nasal spider veins are typically a result of sun exposure. These tiny broken veins in the face cause a persistent flushed looked and have the visual effect of "aging" the face. They are worsened by heat, alcohol, tobacco and sun. Skin that is prone to these broken vessels should be treated gently and cared for with mild products. Sunscreens and hats will afford a level of protection that will help maintain your cleared skin during and after treatment.





Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea is a chronic and potentially life-disruptive disorder of the facial skin which typically begins any time after age 30 as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. Over time, the skin becomes ruddier and more persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue.

While there is no cure for rosacea, and the cause is unknown, therapy is available to control or reverse its signs and symptoms. Vascular lasers such as Vbeam have proved to substantially reduce and often eliminate the redness and flushing of rosacea that is so problematic. Another procedure that is very useful in Rosacea treatment is called Photofacial which uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. IPL treatments and Vbeam laser treatments are commonly used together in a Rosacea treatment program for their additive effects.



Rosacea should be treated as early as possible to help prevent progression of the condition and worsening of symptoms. More information can be found about Rosacea by clicking here, Rosacea.


Red Acne Scars

The "red" left behind in acne scars is a result of tiny broken capillaries at the site of the healed acne lesion. This redness is more common to "newer" acne scars and is hard to conceal, making the evidence of acne more pronounced, even after it has healed. Lasers which target these broken capillaries cause the small vessels to coagulate and be reabsorbed by the body. This effectively removes the redness. The Vbeam laser is often used in combination with other lasers whic smooth out the acne scars, such as the Fraxel or Smoothbeam laser.





Leg Spider Veins

Age, pregnancy, and heredity play a large part in the development of varicose and spider veins. Varicose veins are better treated by sclerotherapy while small red and purple spider veins are easily and comfortably treated by vascular lasers like the Vbeam or GentleYag laser.





Other Conditions Treated by the Vbeam Laser

• Scars - Raised or puffy scars that are often caused by surgery, trauma, acne or burns.
• Stretch Marks - Frequently appearing after pregnancy over the stomach, thighs, buttocks, breasts, shoulders and lower back. Can also develop after periods of rapid weight gain and loss.
• Poikiloderma - Redness and discoloration on the neck


What is the treatment like, does it hurt and is downtime required?

The Vbeam laser treatment is quite comfortable and though no topical anesthetic is required, it may be used. The skin is protected during the treatment with a cold cryogen spray which precedes each pulse of the laser. Most patients will experience a small amount of redness and swelling in the skin for about 24 hours after the treatment, but this should not interfere with any planned activities at home or work.

Years ago to be effective, pulsed dye lasers needed to bruise the skin to be effective. With advances in technology, this is no longer necessary. It is important that the physician is using new technology to ensure that the treatment will required no downtime.


How many treatments are required and at what interval?

We generally provide a series of treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart. Depending on the nature of the condition being treated, it may require one or two treatments, or possibly more. Certain conditions, such as Rosacea, will required maintenance in the future.


Can you combine the Vbeam treatment with any other therapies?

Yes. One popular technique is providing a series of treatments that alternate between Intense Pulsed Light therapy (Photofacial) and the Vbeam. Each technology has its own attributes and when used in combination this may further enhance the results.

Vbeam laser may be used in combination with the Fraxel, Portrait, Smoothbeam, BOTOX Cosmetic® and dermal fillers.


What precautions should be taken before and after treatment?

Avoid exposure to the sun and tanning of the areas that are to be treated throughout the course of treatment. Immediately following the treatment, the area may be slightly swollen, sensitive and warm and cool compresses are helpful.