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Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:09 am  |
Hi ladies,
I had v-beam done 3 weeks ago for broken capillaries on my face and it didn't do a thing for me. Not even a little bit of improvement, nothing. It actually made my capillaries worse. Did anybody have a similar experience? Are some people just not good candidates for the v-beam? Do you need a few treatments to see any improvement? The doctor's office did use the newer version it's called v-beam perfecta, didn't hurt at all. Please share your experience with this type of laser. TIA. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:50 am |
Quite a coincidence to see this post, as I just today got back from Bangkok where I had Vbeam laser done on some capillaries on my upper abdomen, just two days ago. The derm assured me there would only be slight redness which would disappear in an hour, however two days later I still have red rash-like marks in that area...blah!
So too soon to see what the result will be, but I'm hoping the capillaries will be gone when the red subsides. Will report back later.... |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:01 pm |
| appletini wrote: |
Quite a coincidence to see this post, as I just today got back from Bangkok where I had Vbeam laser done on some capillaries on my upper abdomen, just two days ago. The derm assured me there would only be slight redness which would disappear in an hour, however two days later I still have red rash-like marks in that area...blah!
So too soon to see what the result will be, but I'm hoping the capillaries will be gone when the red subsides. Will report back later.... |
I believe it will be the case. I went for an consultation for IPL to treat my broken cap and I was told that I will expect to see the treated area darkens a bit and possibly scalp afterwards. It will eventually fade but I couldn't remember the timeline the derm mentioned. For after treatment care, a couple things you need follow strictly: 1. Use sunscreen 2. Wash face gently in not so hot water and avoid any exfoliation. 3. Do a good job in keep the area hydrated.
If you still have concerns you should try to contact the professional who treated you. They would have better sense of whether what you experience is common or not. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:12 pm |
Im curious to know what causes this problem. Did the consultant mention this  |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:23 pm |
[quote="simran"]Im curious to know what causes this problem. Did the consultant mention this [/quote]
I only remember something like the capillaries would first expand after receiving the strong light energy then melt away after a while. |
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:55 am |
I'm not worried about the red marks, which are still there but fading, and I'm guessing in two more days they should be gone. She probably used too high a setting or was too enthusiastic in her zapping.
I'm just glad it was on my body, not my face. A few days of red blotches probably wouldn't bother me if I was expecting it, rather than being told there would be no "down time", so I could plan the timing accordingly. (I had a date that night!)
In the areas where the red has mostly faded the capillaries do seem to have disappeared, but will report back in a couple days.
Some years back I did have laser for capillaries on my face and got a really good result and with virtually no down time, slightly red face for an hour or two, then looked as normal. But I can't remember what kind of laser that was. Also, it could be just the skill of the operator rather than the kind of laser. |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:43 pm |
Update - My previous estimate of 2 days for all red to fade was unfortunately not correct. I’ve still got a few light red blotches in the treated areas (10 days now), however the capillaries do seem to be gone, so far as I can see. When the red patches eventually disappear it looks like I’ll get a good result but I wouldn’t have been happy if this was done on my face. My skin is really quite tough and can take almost anything and recover quickly, so for those with sensitive skin the after effects may be worse.
As stated previously, it may not be the V-beam that was the problem, but rather the operator, although she’s seemed quite competent in the past.
I’ve had capillaries/spider veins in the same area (just below the bra line) treated previously in the same Bangkok hospital by a different doctor with Coolglide laser and the “after effects” definitely did not last as long. Not sure why I get problem capillaries in this area, maybe wearing underwire bras that are too tight? Anyway, I just wanted them gone, and I “think” they are, for the time being at least. |
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