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In the realm of non ablative lasers, Candela offers the VBeam series. Known for being the industry’s Gold Standard, the VBeam is a pulse dye laser that can be used to treat a variety of vascular and pigmentation issues. The pulse dye laser delivers an intense but gentle burst of light into selective colors of the skin for safe and effective treatments. The light energy produced targets the chromophore oxyhemoglobin, the predominant protein in red blood cells. The heat energy is then absorbed by the specific blood vessels or pigmentation that has been targeted within the dermis and is then destroyed. The VBeam treats skin anomalies while saving the surrounding tissues. The vascular and skin issues that can successfully be treated with the VBeam series include port wine stains, rosacea, hemangiomas, Poikilderma of Civatte, dyschromia and small veins on the face and legs less than 3mm in diameter. Added benefits of this laser include photorejuvenation and treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

The VBeam series offers three versions of this laser to fit individual practice needs. The Aesthetica performs skin rejuvenation by improving skin tone. It effectively removes red veins and discoloration. Because it has limited itself to just aesthetic treatments, this model in the series can also be upgraded to include additional parameters of treatment. The Platinum VBeam can treat a broad range of vascular lesions, rosacea, acne, port wine stains and both facial and leg veins. Uniform and consistent heating time after time provides consistently excellent results with minimal to no bruising of the treated areas. And finally, the VBeam Perfecta. The Perfecta is a combination of the first two lasers. The Perfecta does it all from skin rejuvenation for fine lines, wrinkles and skin tone, to rosacea and red veins, to pigmented areas and much more. With the patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) along with micro-pulse technology, the Perfecta offers practically no down time and no bruising or purpura to the skin.

All of the VBeam lasers utilize an easy access touch screen to provide guidelines for safe starting energies for patient treatment parameters, making the operative of the laser easy to use. The micropulse technology allows gentle vessel healing to eliminate downtime and provide effective and consistent results. With the VBeam anesthesia needs are minimal to non existent because of the DCD.

Determining factors as to whether or not lesions can be treated will depend on the color, age, location and type of lesion. Ideal treatments should result in elimination of the target with no hypo-pigmentation, hyper-pigmentation, scarring or change in skin texture. Wrinkles and broken capillaries from sun damage can be lessened and even eliminated with a series of treatments. Stretch marks and scars can also be treated effectively as the light energy removes the redness and stimulates collagen production to decrease the look of the scar.

For most 2-5 treatments as 6 week intervals are required for maximum benefits. Side effects can include redness or mild swelling in the treated area immediately following treatment, usually resolving within a few hours to a few days. Occasionally a laser bruise (purpura) may occur. Purpura is short lived and will often disappear in less than a week. It is recommended to avoid the sun before and throughout treatments for the most effective results. Many patients report seeing a difference immediately with a feeling of firming or tightening to the treated area. Results vary depending on the area being treated and multiple treatments may be needed for clearance of vascular lesions.

For those men and women who find that they have started to experience the common signs of aging such as dull, unevenly textured and wrinkled skin, then treatments with the Candela VBeam Perfecta may be just what you need. Continual exposure to the harsh elements can do much damage to the exposed skin of the face and neck. Aged and damaged facial skin can cause many individuals to appear older than their chronological age; this is almost always attributed to unprotected skin being exposed to sun and environmental elements for extended periods of time. Skin rejuvenation treatments with the Candela VBeam are a fantastic way to rejuvenate tired, damaged skin.

Over the years there have been many skin rejuvenation techniques have been developed which were designed to help individuals in reducing the visible signs of aging and skin damage, however the advent of the aesthetic laser has brought about a whole new level of treatment. Laser skin rejuvenation treatments with the Candela VBeam provide excellent results without requiring a significant amount of recovery time or downtime. In addition, these treatments never produce the side effects that are commonly associated with other skin rejuvenation procedures such as invasive surgery, ablative treatments, chemical peels and injections.

The Candela VBeam Perfecta pulsed dye laser is known across the board as the gold standard in laser skin rejuvenation. Specifically designed to treat underlying vascular and epidermal pigmented lesions, facial and nasal veins, sun spots and freckles, facial redness and rosacea, psoriasis, wrinkles and fine lines and even unsightly scars and warts can all be treated safely and effectively with the VBeam without causing localized damage to the surface of the skin. The Perfecta’s enhanced micro-pulse technology provides visibly effective treatments without causing any open wounds, facial crusting, “purpura,” or laser bruising; men and women who undergo treatment with this laser can walk out the door without embarrassing side effects commonly associated with other skin rejuvenation treatments.

During treatment, as the laser is passed over the treatment area it penetrates through the outer layers of skin and is attracted to the micro vessels located below. The laser light works to heat and cauterize these vessels which effectively cuts off the blood supply and renders them inactive. Once treated, the vessels are then naturally absorbed and expelled by the body’s lymphatic system. The specific wavelength of the VBeam laser as well as the patented DCD (Dynamic Cooling Device) epidermal cooling and protection system provide both practitioners and patients with simple and complete rejuvenation system. No anesthetics are needed and no skin irritating “topical” ointments or gels are applied for VBeam Perfecta treatment. The DCD is all that patients will ever need for lasting comfort and protection.

Candela VBeam treatments are highly sought after by both patients and laser technicians because they produce an immediately visible results without the need for recovery time. With this treatment, patients have the opportunity come in for their session and then resume normal activities when their treatment is complete. Unlike chemical peels or other more invasive skin rejuvenation procedures that require downtime at home to heal and let bruising subside, patients can treat with the VBeam and then get right back to their daily lives; the VBeam Perfecta is an all in one device that allows patients to be treated quickly and comfortably, with no side effects and no hassles. After a series of treatments patients will see significant wrinkle reduction, and will notice a smoother, more even looking complexion; the best part—results are long lasting