The Candela™ V-Beam® Pulsed Dye Laser is the gold-standard laser for the treatment of rosacea, “broken” capillaries, redness, scars, keloids, and vascular birthmarks. It also is gentle enough to be used on infants as young as a week of age.
The Candela V-Beam Pulsed Dye Laser delivers an intense but gentle burst of yellow light to the skin, and the light is specifically absorbed by the blood vessels in the dermis. These blood vessels are coagulated and then reabsorbed by the body during the natural healing process. Some patients may feel slight discomfort, but this is minimized by Candela’s dynamic cooling device which delivers a cooling spray immediately prior to each laser pulse.
Most candidates for pulsed-dye laser treatment require one to three treatment sessions (4-8 weeks apart) to achieve maximal results. Dr. West will recommend the appropriate number of treatments needed based on the treatment area/severity of the condition.