VBeam Laser

VBeam Laser treatment is typically a comfortable experience. Most patients describe the sensation as a quick, mild “rubber band snap” on the skin. While it’s not usually painful, you might feel a slight tingling or warmth. For those sensitive to sensations like this, a topical numbing cream or cooling gel can be applied to minimize discomfort. The treatment itself is relatively fast, often taking just a few minutes, depending on the area being treated, so any discomfort tends to be short-lived.

Many see improvements after one session, but some may need a series of treatments.

For conditions like rosacea, broken capillaries, or redness from acne, most people benefit from three to five sessions every four to six weeks. If treating vascular lesions, such as spider veins or port-wine stains, the number of sessions may vary depending on how deep or extensive the discoloration is.

You may start noticing results from your VBeam Laser treatment as soon as a few days after your session, with further improvements becoming visible over the next couple of weeks. Initially, some redness or swelling may occur, but this typically fades quickly. For conditions like rosacea or broken capillaries, you’ll likely see a reduction in redness fairly soon. However, it may take a few treatments to see the full benefits for more stubborn issues, like deep pigmentation or larger vascular lesions.

As your skin heals and your body absorbs the treated vessels, the results become more apparent with each session. While many patients begin to see significant improvements after three to five sessions, the timeline can vary depending on how your skin responds. Ultimately, the VBeam Laser works gradually, delivering lasting, natural-looking results over time.

Yes, VBeam Laser treatment can be combined with BOTOX or dermal fillers to improve overall facial aesthetics, especially if you want to address pigmentation issues and fine lines or wrinkles. Combining it with microneedling or chemical peels can also boost skin texture and tone, giving you smoother, more radiant skin in addition to reducing redness or pigmentation.

It’s important to space out certain treatments, especially those that are more intensive or require more recovery time, to avoid overloading the skin. For instance, if you’re having a more aggressive procedure like a chemical peel, it’s best to wait a few weeks between treatments to ensure your skin has fully healed.

Most patients experience only mild, temporary reactions, such as redness, swelling, or slight bruising, which will disappear in a few hours to a couple of days.

In rare cases, some individuals may experience changes in pigmentation, such as hyperpigmentation (darkening) or hypopigmentation (lightening) of the skin, particularly if they have a darker skin type. Scarring is also very rare, especially when a skilled, experienced provider performs the treatment.

It’s also important to note that those with active skin conditions, such as herpes simplex virus (cold sores), may need to take precautions before undergoing treatment, as the laser could trigger a flare-up.