If persistent redness, rosacea, spider veins, or even a vascular birthmark have impacted your confidence, you’re not alone. At Artemedica, we offer Vbeam® Pro laser treatments designed to safely and effectively target unwanted redness and skin discoloration at its source.
This FDA-cleared and clinically tested laser technology is the gold-standard treatment for targeting vascular skin concerns and reducing unwanted redness head-to-toe. The result? A clearer, more even complexion with minimal downtime and long-lasting results.
Benefits of Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments:
What is the Vbeam Pro Laser?
Vbeam Pro is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive laser that helps reduce visible redness, calm inflammation, and restore a more even skin tone. It’s widely considered the gold standard for treating vascular skin conditions like rosacea, persistent redness, spider veins, and vascular birthmarks.
The Vbeam Pro laser is FDA-cleared to treat 45 conditions in all skin types, including:
Vbeam Pro laser treatments can also help with skin rejuvenation by encouraging natural collagen production, leading to a smoother and more even skin tone over time.
Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments for Rosacea and Redness
Vbeam Pro laser treatments are FDA-cleared to address rosacea, reduce skin redness, and minimize the appearance of blood vessels. In fact, clinical trials found that patients with blood vessels on the face saw visual improvements of 75–100% after about 2.6 treatments with a Vbeam Pro laser.1
Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments for Vascular Birthmarks
The Vbeam Pro laser system is also FDA-cleared to treat a variety of vascular birthmarks, including port wine stains, hemangiomas (including infantile), and cherry angiomas. Clinical studies involving infants with port wine stains found that the birthmarks cleared 88.6% after a year of treatment with a Vbeam Pro laser.2
Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments for Spider Veins
Vbeam Pro laser treatments are clinically proven to treat broken capillaries, also called spider veins (telangiectasias). These are tiny, dilated blood vessels visible just beneath the surface of the skin that appear as fine red, blue, or purple lines. Spider veins are common on the nose, cheeks, chin, other areas of the face, and legs.
A study of patients with facial spider veins found that the Vbeam Pro laser achieved 49% clearance after the first treatment, and 75% clearance three weeks after the third treatment.3 Another study found that just one treatment completely cleared spider veins in 93% of patients. 4
How Do Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments Work?
Vbeam Pro laser treatments use targeted pulses of light energy to address visible vascular concerns, such as rosacea and spider veins, as well as deeper concerns like deep blue veins and venous lakes. The laser energy is absorbed by blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface, causing them to heat up and gradually break down. Your body then naturally clears away the treated vessels over time, helping create a clearer, more even skin complexion.
The Vbeam Pro system combines two complementary laser wavelengths with advanced cooling technology to make treatments more versatile, precise, and comfortable. The dual-wavelength system allows us to target skin concerns at different depths, while the built-in cooling system helps keep your skin protected and comfortable throughout treatment.
Below, we take a closer look at this innovative technology and the science that powers it:
Dual-Wavelength Laser Technology
Vbeam Pro is a dual-wavelength laser system that combines two complementary wavelengths of laser energy: 595 nm and 1064 nm. Together, this dual-wavelength laser technology allows us to target a broader range of vascular skin concerns at different depths beneath the skin’s surface:
595 nm Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL)
The 595 nm PDL targets superficial blood vessels responsible for common vascular skin concerns, including rosacea, spider veins, port wine stains, and more.
This wavelength is selectively absorbed by hemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. Port wine stains, rosacea, broken capillaries, and other vascular skin conditions have high concentrations of hemoglobin, which is why the surface of the skin appears red.
When blood vessels absorb the 595nm laser energy, they heat up and gradually break down without damaging any of the surrounding skin tissue. Your body then naturally clears away the treated vessels over time, helping reduce visible redness and create a more even skin tone.
1064 nm Nd:YAG
The 1064 nm wavelength penetrates deeper into the skin, making it well-suited for larger blood vessels and deeper vascular concerns, such as:
Like the 595 nm wavelength, the 1064 nm wavelength delivers targeted heat to unwanted blood vessels, causing them to break down naturally. Your body gradually clears away the treated vessels through its natural healing process, reducing their visibility.
Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™)
To enhance both safety and comfort, the Vbeam Pro laser system features a built-in Dynamic Cooling Device™. Before each pulse of laser energy is delivered, it applies a microscopic layer of cryogen cooling mist to the surface of the skin.
This added cooling helps protect the upper layers of skin from excess heat and minimizes discomfort. During Vbeam Pro laser treatments, the cooling can even be customized to ensure your optimal comfort throughout the treatment.
EverCool™ Contact Cooling
In addition to the cryogen spray, Vbeam Pro also uses an EverCool™ contact cooling technology. This is a specialized metal handpiece that circulates chilled water and stays in direct contact with the skin, providing a continuous cooling effect. By actively drawing heat away from the skin’s surface, it helps protect the outermost layer and surrounding tissue while minimizing discomfort from start to finish.
Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments at Artemedica
At Artemedica, we’re proud to offer Vbeam Pro laser treatments at our Santa Rosa office. Every Vbeam Pro laser treatment is tailored to your skin’s unique needs, to help you move beyond temporary cover-ups and toward real, visible change. Whether you’re looking to reduce redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, or improve the appearance of a vascular birthmark, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Complimentary Consultation
During your free consultation, your laser specialist will answer any questions you have and walk you through what to expect. They will talk to you about your personal goals, medical history, and lifestyle to create a personalized treatment plan just for you.
We will provide a clear explanation of how Vbeam pro laser treatments work, what concerns they can treat, and what kind of results you can expect. We’ll also go over any pre-treatment instructions and post-treatment care, if necessary.
Quick and Comfortable Appointments
Depending on your skin type, condition, and goals, Vbeam Pro laser appointments are typically between 15–30 minutes long and spread out over 3+ sessions.
Before treatment begins, your provider will assess the target areas and ensure the settings are customized to your skin type and condition. The skin is then cleansed, and protective eyewear is provided for safety.
Once everything is ready, the laser handpiece is gently applied to the treatment area, delivering controlled pulses of light energy to address visible redness beneath the skin. Most patients describe the sensation as a warm and quick snap (like a rubber band) with each pulse.
The Vbeam Pro laser features dual built-in cooling systems to help minimize potential pain during treatment. If requested, we can also apply a topical numbing cream and/or add pro-nox to ensure maximum comfort during treatment.
Aftercare and Recovery
Vbeam Pro laser treatments typically require minimal downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities the same day. In the first 24–48 hours following treatment, it’s important to keep the treated area clean, avoid direct sun and heat, and hold off on harsh skincare products. Use a gentle cleanser and broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily.
After treatment, it’s common to experience mild redness or slight swelling, similar to a light sunburn, which typically subsides within a few hours to a couple of days. Some patients experience some discomfort, like bruising, tenderness, or itching at the treatment site. These side effects are usually mild and typically resolve within 3–14 days.
We’ll provide clear, easy-to-follow aftercare instructions to help you feel confident and comfortable post-treatment.
Vbeam Pro Laser Treatment Results
Vbeam Pro laser treatments deliver gradual yet long-lasting results, with many patients seeing visible improvement after their first session. Results will continue to improve over time as the skin’s natural healing process removes unwanted blood vessels, reducing visible redness in the targeted areas. Full results are typically visible within 4–6 weeks after each session.
The number of treatments needed varies depending on the severity of the concern and individual skin response, but a series of 3+ sessions is generally recommended for optimal results. Results are also incredibly long-lasting and may remain for up to 6–12 months.
Some vascular skin conditions may benefit from more regular maintenance treatments.
Schedule Your Free Vbeam Pro Laser Consultation at Artemedica Santa Rosa
Vbeam Pro laser treatments are FDA-cleared and clinically tested to treat redness, rosacea, spider veins, vascular birthmarks, and more—all with minimal downtime and long-lasting results. If you’re ready to move beyond temporary fixes and address redness at the source, Vbeam Pro laser treatments offer a clinically proven, effective path forward.
If you are interested in Vbeam Pro laser treatments, please fill out the form below or call our Santa Rosa office at (707) 577-8292 to schedule a free consultation.
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Vbeam Pro Laser Treatments FAQs
Get answers to common questions patients have about Vbeam Pro laser treatments:
References:
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