My cheeks and nose turn bright red whenever I am exposed to cold wind. I would like to know the treatment cycle and post-procedure care for vascular lasers for facial flushing (Excel V/V-Beam).
I am very concerned because whenever the seasons change, my cheeks and the area around my nose flush intensely even from just a cold breeze, and then quickly turn red again once I go indoors. I previously received IPL treatment two or three times at another clinic, but while it felt like a temporary improvement, the redness returned after a few months. I found information suggesting that vascular lasers (such as Excel V or V-Beam), which address the blood vessels themselves, might be a better fit for facial flushing, so I am planning to get a consultation. My questions are as follows: First, regarding the co-occurrence of flushing that reacts to temperature changes and red melasma, which device—Excel V or V-Beam—is more suitable, and is it better to receive both treatments together? Second, I would like to know how many sessions are typically required and at what intervals, whether I can see changes after about three sessions, and how long swelling or bruising lasts immediately after the procedure. Third, I would appreciate it if you could let me know how many days I should apply regenerating cream or soothing care after the procedure, and when I can resume using my usual retinol and exfoliating products. Since the redness tends to worsen in the winter due to heating, I would also like to ask if it is okay to schedule the treatment for sometime in November.