Vbeam Perfecta

Broken Capillaries

Telangiectasias, or facial and nasal spider veins, are typically a result of sun exposure or an after-effect of acne or rosacea. 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 the 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. It typically begins any time after age 30, as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. It 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.

Vbeam has been proven to substantially reduce and often eliminate the redness and flushing of rosacea. Another procedure that is very useful in rosacea treatment is called Photofacial, which uses intense pulsed light (IPL) technology. These IPL treatments and Vbeam laser treatments are commonly used together in a rosacea treatment program for their additive effects⁵.

Red Acne Scars & Red Active Acne Breakouts

The red color left behind on the skin from acne scars is a result of tiny broken capillaries at the site of the healed acne lesion. This redness is more common in 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 which smooth out the acne scars, such as Fraxel or Smoothbeam.

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 (hemorrhagic telangiectasia) are easily and comfortably treated by vascular lasers such as the Vbeam ⁴. Spider veins can also be present for certain types of rosacea, making it a great all-in-one treatment option if redness is also a concern. Vbeam provides a very comfortable treatment process with minimal downtime – it can also be used on a larger variety of skin tones than other laser platforms. This makes it one of the best options available for getting rid of leg spider veins versus other non-laser options.

Scars

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches too quickly. Frequently appearing after pregnancy or periods of rapid weight gain and loss (such as during puberty and growth spurts) stretch marks are commonly found on the stomach, thighs, buttocks, breasts, shoulders, and lower back. Stretch marks can leave red, purple, or white discoloration depending on their age. Stretch marks may appear reddish or purplish when new but can eventually become whitish or silvery later on. Stretch marks are best treated when they’re new, or typically in the reddish or purplish stages. However, some stretch marks may remain reddish or purplish, and Vbeam is the best option to correct the color changes associated with stretch marks¹⁰.