The Vbeam laser is an advanced pulsed dye laser designed to target redness and visible blood vessels in the skin. It delivers precise pulses of light that are absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood vessels, helping to reduce unwanted redness while minimizing damage to the surrounding skin. Vbeam is an effective treatment for a variety of skin concerns, including rosacea, red scars, stretch marks, and acne-related redness. By targeting the blood vessels responsible for redness, Vbeam helps improve skin tone and provides a clearer, more even complexion.
Using the advanced Vbeam laser, our laser treatment for broken blood vessels selectively targets redness, flushing, vascular lesions, blood vessels and telangiectasia associated with rosacea and sun damage. It can also hasten the resolution of bruising from non-invasive cosmetic procedures, surgery or trauma. The Vbeam laser's patented cryogen cooling system delivers a cooling mist prior to each laser pulse to enhance patient comfort and protect the skin. In addition, because of its variable pulse duration, the Vbeam laser can be used to treat a range of vascular conditions with no downtime.
Raised or depressed red scars often develop as a result of acne, traumatic injury, or cosmetic or other surgical procedures. At our Miami dermatology practice, the Fraxel and Vbeam lasers can be used alone or in combination to improve the appearance of atrophic, depressed scars or elevated red scars - Fraxel for indented, depressed scars, and Vbeam for red, elevated scars.
If you're looking for stretch mark treatment in Miami, the Vbeam and Fraxel lasers can improve the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks can develop due to genetics, rapid stretching of the skin, and hormonal factors. They frequently develop around puberty and during periods of significant weight gain, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. While there is no treatment that reliably prevents or completely eradicates stretch marks, the Vbeam and Fraxel lasers can improve the appearance of these unsightly marks. The Vbeam laser can diminish redness and stimulate collagen production, improving the appearance of early red stretch marks. Fractional laser resurfacing creates microscopic injuries that stimulate collagen production, improving the texture and appearance of red and mature white stretch marks.
If you're dealing with persistent redness or scarring from acne in Miami, our physicians specialize in laser treatment of the lasting marks acne leaves behind. Acne is a common skin condition characterized by clogged pores and inflamed pimples and cysts that can sometimes lead to scarring. There are many topical and oral treatment options available to control breakouts and minimize the risk of scarring.
How the Vbeam laser treats acne redness and scarring
The Vbeam pulsed dye laser (595 nm) targets hemoglobin in the tiny blood vessels responsible for persistent post-acne redness, fading the red marks and red scars that linger after breakouts heal. By calming this vascular redness, Vbeam treatments can significantly improve the appearance of red, erythematous acne scars. The treatment is non-invasive; downtime is typically minimal, though temporary redness, swelling, orbruising/purpura lasting several days up to 1–2 weeks can occur depending on settings. Results vary and a series of treatments is typically needed. Laser treatments with the Vbeam and Fraxel lasers can significantly improve persistent redness and scarring resulting from acne – Vbeam addresses the redness while fractional laser resurfacing addresses textural, indented scarring.