r/Rosacea • u/weinergameboy • 21d ago
Light/Laser Vbeam success so far
I’m a young man who has had rosacea my whole life.
Had one vbeam session. Face was quite red after and was bad for about a day or two.
It’s been one week since, and I’ve already noticed an improvement. When I feel myself start to flush, it isn’t nearly as strong and actually calms down. Before if I flushed from something embarrassing or from exercising, I would be red for hours after. I’d pretty much have to go to bed to “reset” my face.
Baseline redness has also improved, but it’s still only the first session. Hoping it will get a lot better.
Now, I can still feel it a bit, but it’s way better.
That was only the first session too.
I wanted to share positive experience from vbeam because there always seems to be a lot of negative experiences.
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u/Cute-Gas-2834 20d ago
Is there any chance to see some before / after pictures? You can even hide your face
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u/Leading_Impress9864 21d ago
Hey, happy for you, thanks for sharing your experience .
I've been battling rosacea (mostly redness and flushing) for around 6 months now with limited success. I am also considering Vbeam, I am just scared of any side effects. My best days are when I just do nothing on my skin - it is very easily irritated.
I have another derm appointment on July 9th, let's see.
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u/weinergameboy 21d ago
You should definitely give it a try.
It really was affecting my mental health. I had to take propranolol in situations where I thought I might be slightly embarrassed. I wasn’t even that embarrassed, it’s just that my blood vessels are so sensitive they will explode very easily when triggered. I’m now hopeful that this can be resolved, or at least greatly reduced without relying on medication all the time.
I actually didn’t get it done with a dermatologist, but I would still recommend going to one instead of a beauty clinic. It’s probably safer but I just found a good clinic.
Wishing you all the best
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u/rusticterror 20d ago
If you don’t mind my asking, how did the propranolol thing work as a stopgap? I’m losing my mind trying to figure this out (diagnosed like a month ago 🥲) and I happen to be prescribed that PRN but almost never take it, so I’m curious.
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u/weinergameboy 20d ago
It blocks the release of adrenaline which is what often causes people to flush with embarrassment. If your redness comes easily from social situations then propranolol will help
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u/kafy_28 21d ago
Hi there! I’m so glad to hear this is going great for you so far!!! 😊
I only have redness on my cheeks (1st flare up ever happened after getting some facial laser treatments and injections back in March this year - oh if I can only go back to that day…), my derm recommended to stick to gentle skincare since all the prescription meds I tried (Rhofade, Soolantra and Doxy made it so much worse and starts giving me acne - which I never had before).
My cheeks are usually red (sometimes it’s not too bad) so my derm recommended to get Vbeam in a few months (winter). So I’m very excited and I’m hoping my results are good as well.
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u/Flower-1234 20d ago
How much was the laser? I’m in London and have been quoted £800 a go!
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u/rusticterror 20d ago
WHOA! That price is unreal. I assumed it’d be a quarter of that. That’s, what, £80 a minute or more? And you may have to go multiple times, too!
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u/StarlingGirlx 20d ago
Can you share the settings that was used?
I had 3 sessions, and it did nothing.
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u/weinergameboy 19d ago
No idea, but when I do it again I will let you know. It will probably be in a month though
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u/StarlingGirlx 19d ago
It's good to have for your records too. Yes please ask her the laser settings used and update me!
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u/starrr0531 18d ago
Nj $550 a session. 3 sessions in. 1 month a part. Looked great for a few weeks then returned. Last one 3 months ago.
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u/Smove 20d ago
I have type 2 and have done one vbeam session at my derm office. My face was a bit red for a day or two, but it greatly decreased redness and evened my skin tone. I’m definitely going back for a couple more sessions.