Laser Treatment of Scars:
Scars go through a period of maturation which may take several months to several years. An initial phase of wound healing occurs after epithelization in which a scar can be red or pink on the surface. The redness may be a sign of hypervascularity and increased telangiectasia below the surface of the scar. One of the most novel and effective treatment for red or pink scars is a laser known as the V beam. The V beam pulsed dye laser specifically targets the vascular component of the scar and is use to diminish redness and pinkness in a wound or scar.
In our office, we use the VBeam Perfecta to treat surgical scars as well as a host of other skin conditions such as:
* Acne Scars
* Facial and Spider Veins
* Leg Veins and Cherry Angioma
* Dark spots on the skin
* Rosacea
* Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars
* Stretch Marks
* Vascular malformations such as port wine stains and hemangiomas
* Warts
If you have a noticeable scar that is still red or pink, multiple treatments of the V beam laser may be beneficial for you. Please call our Los Angeles plastic surgery office to discuss your options for V beam treatment for scar revision. Contact our patient care coordinator at 310-998-5533.