What should you know about Candela V-Beam laser?

The device sends brief pulses of light absorbed by blood vessels. This can make visible vessels less noticeable and may reduce redness linked with conditions such as rosacea, certain birthmarks, and scars. It does not diagnose the reason for facial redness, and not every red mark is suitable for laser treatment. A clinician assesses the colour, depth, location, skin tone, and any medicines that increase light sensitivity.

A cooling spray or other cooling method may be used to protect the surface and improve comfort. Bruising, temporary swelling, redness, or darker-looking spots can occur after treatment; the response varies with settings and the treated area.

Tell the clinician about tanning, active skin infection, cold sores, medicines, bleeding problems, and previous reactions to laser. Protect the area from sun as directed and arrive without irritating products unless the clinic says otherwise. After treatment, use gentle skin care, avoid picking, and follow advice about heat, exercise, makeup, and sun protection.

The underlying technology is described as a [Pulsed Dye Laser](/technology/pulsed-dye-laser/). Treatment details are covered under [Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/pulsed-dye-laser-treatment/). If the concern is facial flushing, reading about [Rosacea](/conditions/rosacea/) can help you discuss the diagnosis. [Sclerotherapy](/treatments/injectables/sclerotherapy/) may be considered for some visible leg veins, but it is not a general substitute for facial laser.

Call the clinic if pain, swelling, blistering, crusting, or redness is severe or keeps worsening. Arrange review for spreading warmth, pus, fever, or a wound that is not healing. Seek urgent help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or widespread hives after treatment. Persistent colour change should be assessed rather than treated with home bleaching products.

What is causing my redness, and is V-Beam appropriate for it? Which wavelength and settings fit my skin tone? What reactions should I expect, how will you protect my skin, and what is the aftercare plan?