If you’re struggling with persistent redness and visible blood vessels from rosacea, continue reading.
Rosacea is a chronic condition with no known cure. It can be managed through an accurate diagnosis and treatment from a board-certified dermatologist. Seeking early treatment helps control symptoms and prevents the condition from worsening. While topical creams and oral medications can help manage flare-ups, they have limitations in treating blood vessels. VBeam Laser can help for a longer-lasting solution.
What is VBeam Laser?
VBeam is a pulsed dye laser (PDL) that targets blood vessels under the skin without damaging the surrounding tissue. It’s FDA-approved and has been safely used for decades to treat vascular skin conditions — rosacea being one of the most common.
How VBeam Helps with Rosacea
Rosacea often involves broken capillaries, redness, and inflammation, all of which are vascular issues. It works by delivering bursts of light that are absorbed by the hemoglobin in your blood. This causes the visible blood vessels to collapse and be naturally reabsorbed by your body over time.
Benefits of VBeam Laser for Rosacea
- Reduces Redness and Flushing. VBeam is especially effective at reducing the diffuse redness (called erythema) and facial flushing that many rosacea sufferers experience daily. With consistent treatment, skin tone becomes more even and less reactive.
- Shrinks Broken Capillaries. Those small, thread-like veins on your cheeks or nose, VBeam permanently shrinks them in as little as one treatment (number of treatments vary from person to person).
- Minimizes Inflammation and Swelling. Many patients report a reduction in inflammation and overall skin sensitivity following VBeam treatments. This can help prevent future flare-ups and improve comfort.
- Improves Skin Texture. Besides improvement in vascularity, VBeam can improve skin texture, and provides some collagen stimulating benefits.
- Quick and Non-Invasive. Sessions typically take 15–30 minutes, and there’s little to no downtime. You might experience some mild redness or swelling post-treatment, but most people are back to their usual routine by the next day.
- Long-Lasting Results. While rosacea is a chronic condition with no cure, VBeam results can last several months to a year or more. Maintenance treatments may be recommended depending on your skin’s needs.
Is VBeam Right for You?
VBeam works best for those with fair to medium skin tones and visible redness or broken capillaries. It may not be suitable if you have darker skin, so a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist who has laser expertise is key.
Psychological Impacts of Rosacea
Rosacea can take a toll on your skin and your confidence. A survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society revealed that most rosacea patients are impacted by the psychology of the disease and its effect on their appearance. 86% had experienced lower self-esteem and self-confidence in some capacity.
Scheduling Your Treatment
Scheduling is done after speaking to your dermatologist during an office visit for rosacea. Laser is considered a cosmetic treatment, so it is not covered by insurance. Treatment pricing is by area and will be provided during your consultation.