Vbeam Perfecta Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments

V-Beam Perfecta can do it all: from rejuvenation by correcting red and brown skin discoloration, able to eliminate virtually all vascular and pigmented lesions. V-Beam Perfecta features advanced micro-pulse technology, multiple handpieces for treating various spot sizes, and our patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™) cooling system, which all but eliminates patient downtime by preventing purpura, or bruising.

What is treated?

- Skin Rejuvenation
- Diffuse Redness
- Pigmented Lesions
- Facial and Leg Veins
- Wrinkles
- Warts
- Acne
- Scars and Stretch Marks
- Freckles, Sun and Age Spots
- Psoriasis
- Port Wine Stain
- Hemangioma
- Angioma
- Venous Lakes
- Poikiloderma

How does a pulsed dye laser work?

The laser delivers an intense but gentle burst of yellow light to the skin. The light is specifically absorbed by the blood vessels in the dermis as well as the brown pigment melanin when the device is used in pigmented mode. The blood vessels are coagulated and then reabsorbed by the body during the healing process. The pigmented spots are treated without cooling spray to enable better absorption of the laser in brown skin pigment resulting in drying, scaling and peeling of lentigines (liver spots) or other pigmented lesions treated.

Is the treatment safe?

Yes. In fact, pulsed dye laser treatment is so safe that it has been used successfully for the treatment of portwine stains in infants and children. The epidermis is protected during the treatment by Candela’s unique dynamic cooling method. DCD sprays a cooling mist onto the skin before each laser pulse, increasing the patient’s comfort.

What precautions should be taken before and after pulsed dye laser treatment?

It is recommended to avoid sun exposure throughout the course of the treatment. A sunblock (SPF 30 or above) should be used. The post treatment care needed depends on which skin patch was treated. Be sure to discuss this with your physician before treatment.

Side effects may include purpura (a laser bruise), redness and swelling in the treated area. These are temporary and usually do not last for a few days. Permanent side effects such as scarring are rare.

Is the treatment painful?

Some patients may feel a slight discomfort related to the laser pulse. This feeling has been described by patients as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by Candela’s Dynamic Cooling Device. In addition, for some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used before treatment. Be sure to discuss it with our physicians.

To discuss your Vbeam Perfecta treatment with a Board Certified Dermatologist please make an online appointment or call (773) 907 8454 today.