A port wine stain is a flat red or purple birthmark caused by widened blood vessels. Port wine stain removal with the Vbeam laser fades that color over a series of visits. Many patients seek treatment when the mark darkens or thickens with age. The pulsed dye laser works on the vessels without surgery or downtime.
Dr. Rokhsar has contributed to the research and development of the Vbeam pulsed dye laser. Our practice uses the Vbeam Perfecta laser for these cases. Patients exploring related options often look at our port wine stain treatment page. Others compare it with our hemangioma treatment page. The results below come from our Manhattan and Garden City offices.
Vbeam Laser Treatment of a Nasal Hemangioma (Patient 1)
This is a 37 year old who had prior treatment with V-beam laser for a hemangioma at a different practice with little success. We were able get rid of it with 5 sessions of the V-beam laser without scarring. The after image shows smooth skin along the side of the nose with no raised tissue or color change. The surrounding skin matches the natural tone of the cheek and bridge area. Results like this Vbeam laser treatment reflect how stubborn vascular lesions can clear when earlier attempts elsewhere fall short.
Removal of a Chin Vascular Lesion with Vbeam Laser (Patient 2)
A dark bluish nodule sat on the chin, just below the lower lip, with a raised and well defined border. The after image shows the area nearly flat, with only a faint pink mark where the lesion had been. The chin skin reads smooth and even in tone. This kind of clearing on the lower face shows what Vbeam laser can do for raised vascular spots.
Port Wine Stain on the Scalp Treated with Vbeam (Patient 3)
49 year old after two sessions of V-beam Perfecta. The before image shows a red vascular birthmark over the back of the scalp. Mottled pink and deeper red zones cover the area. The after image shows the redness greatly faded, leaving a more even scalp tone. Treatment of a port wine stain on the scalp can take several visits. This result reflects steady lightening with the Vbeam Perfecta.
