The Skinny
Average Recovery
1 days
Permanence
Permanent
Application
Laser/Light Therapy
Surgical
No
Cost
$150 - $600
The Specifics
What is Vbeam?
The Vbeam family of pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatments are FDA cleared to address a wide variety of cosmetic concerns including pigmented skin lesions, non pigmented lesions, and vascular lesions. This noninvasive procedure requires minimal downtime and has few, if any, side effects making it an excellent choice for most all skin types.
The Vbeam pulsed dye lasers have two distinct wavelengths of 595nm and 1064nm that pass through the upper layers of skin to penetrate deeply into blood vessels of the targeted area on a vascular level.
What cosmetic concerns does Vbeam address?
Vbeam can target a myriad of concerns through well researched and proven PDL therapy.
Vascular lesions: angiomas, spider veins, cherry angiomas, broken capillaries, and dilated blood vessels (especially leg veins) can be reduced with Vbeam laser treatments.
Pigmented lesions: certain birth marks, port wine stains, and sun damage have been shown to respond well to Vbeam with notably reduced discoloration.
Nonpigmented lesions: rosacea, acne scars, stretch marks, and sun damage absorb PDL wavelengths to smooth texture.
Who is the ideal candidate for Vbeam?
The ideal Vbeam candidate is looking for a FDA cleared reliable, time tested noninvasive skincare solution for many of the most common skin concerns. Most skin types can experience facial skin resurfacing and rejuvenation through Vbeam.
What is the average recovery associated with Vbeam?
Vbeam requires little to no downtime following a single 15 to 30 minute in office session. Patients are able to return to all normal activities upon completion of their treatment.
What are the potential side effects of Vbeam?
Vbeam side effects are mild and temporary. Mild discomfort, redness, and minimal swelling at and around the treated area typically resolve in 24 to 48 hours.
What can someone expect from the results of Vbeam?
The results of Vbeam will start to become visible almost immediately after the session. Over the course of several sessions, as few as three, the vast majority of patients see significant improvement in skin appearance.
What is the average cost of Vbeam?
The actual cost of Vbeam will vary but generally falls between $150 and $600 pers session. Session cost is dependent on a candidate’s location, the board certified plastic surgeon or dermatology professional, the involvement of the procedure, and the individual candidate.
Is it worth it?
Vbeam is a noninvasive pulsed dye laser therapy that can create significant improvements to common skin concerns with few side effects and limited downtime.
Pros
- FDA Cleared
- Localized Treatment With Minimal Downtime
- Extensive List Of Treatable Common Skin Concerns
Cons
- Results May Require Multiple Sessions
- Expensive
- Does Not Prevent New Lesions From Developing
Invasiveness Score
Invasiveness is graded based on factors such as anesthesia practices, incisions, and recovery notes common to this procedure.
What to Expect
The Vbeam family of pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatments are FDA cleared to address a wide variety of cosmetic concerns including pigmented skin lesions, non pigmented lesions, and vascular lesions. This noninvasive procedure requires minimal downtime and has few, if any, side effects making it an excellent choice for most all skin types.
The Takeaway
Vbeam is FDA cleared cosmetic dermatology laser system procedure that safely and effectively treats a variety of skin conditions. Laser energy targets areas of concern without disrupting the surrounding tissues making Vbeam laser light sessions a gold standard choice of many board-certified dermatologists.
