Candela Vbeam Laser

The Candela Vbeam pulsed dye laser is used at Harley Street Injectables to treat persistent redness, visible veins and other vascular‑type marks that don’t respond well to creams alone.

VBeam Laser is often chosen by people with rosacea, thread veins or post‑ redness who want a clearer, complexion without major downtime.

The Science Behind Candela Vbeam Laser

Vbeam is a pulsed dye laser set at 595 nm, a wavelength that is strongly taken up by oxyhaemoglobin in blood vessels. When the light energy is absorbed, the vessel heats up and is damaged in a controlled way so the body can break it down and absorb it, which redness over time.

To make treatment more comfortable, the uses Device (DCD) technology that sprays a short burst of cooling mist on the skin before each pulse. This helps protect the surface, lowers the risk of side effects and lets the practitioner use effective while keeping the skin as comfortable as possible.

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PAIN LEVEL1/5

DOWNTIMEMinimal

SESSIONS NEEDEDResults from 1 session

from £450

YOUR Journey to Enhanced Skin

Vbeam Perfecta works on the principle of photothermolysis, the laser energy is aimed mainly at blood inside vessels rather than the tissue. As the vessels are away over the following weeks, redness and vascular marks fade, with many patients a change within a week or two of .

Because the laser fires in short pulses and is paired with cooling, most are as a series of quick stings or snaps and only or afterwards. This makes it easier to fit treatment around normal daily plans.

Benefits of VBEAM LASER

Effective Treatment for Redness & Concerns

Vbeam can be used on rosacea‑related redness, broken capillaries, spider veins and some red scars or vascular by directly treating the that cause the colour.

& Downtime

Cooling and choice of settings keep most tolerable, and recovery is limited to short‑lived redness, mild swelling or occasional bruising.

Quick & Visible

Improvements can often be seen after a single session, with further clearing as the body to remove treated vessels over a short series of .

EXPERT CARE BY OUR MEDICAL TEAM

At Harley Street Injectables, Vbeam is performed by a medically led team experienced in treating redness‑prone and sensitive skin with lasers. and treatment plans are adjusted to your skin tone, the type of or veins being treated and how cautious or you want to be.

PREPARATION AND AFTERCARE

To prepare for your VBeam Laser Treatment, please avoid sun and tanning for at least 2-4 weeks prior. Discontinue and harsh active skincare products 3-5 days before and avoid blood-thinning to bruising. Ensure that your skin is free from active skincare, cold sores, or open wounds. After your treatment, apply SPF 50+ daily, use gentle and avoid hot steam and saunas for hours. If needed, cold can help to reduce . For the best results, follow all instructions by our team.

FAQs

Yes! The Vbeam Laser is FDA-approved and safe for most skin types, particularly fair to medium skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-III). While it is primarily designed to treat vascular conditions, it is gentle enough for sensitive skin. However, darker skin tones ( IV-VI) may a consultation to assess suitability and avoid risks of pigmentation .

Most patients the sensation as a mild snapping or feeling, to a rubber band flick on the skin. Thanks to the Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD), which sprays a cooling mist before each laser pulse, discomfort is minimized. If you have sensitive skin, we can apply a topical numbing cream before for added .

The duration on the area being treated:

Small areas (broken capillaries, cherry angiomas) – minutes

Full face (rosacea, redness, acne scarring) – minutes

Larger areas (neck, chest, or body veins) – minutes

The number of sessions varies on the condition:

Mild redness or Liquid Facelift capillaries – 1-2 sessions

Rosacea & persistent redness – 3-5 sessions

Post-inflammatory (PIE) from acne – 1-3 sessions

Spider veins or port-wine stains – Multiple sessions

Each session is typically spaced 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results.

Vbeam is a low-risk, treatment, but some mild side effects can occur, including:

& swelling – Common and resolves within a few hours to a few days

Purpura ( bruising) – May occur in some cases, lasting 3-7 days

Mild skin sensitivity – Treated skin may feel slightly warm for a few hours

These are temporary and indicate that the laser is blood vessels.

Yes! If there is no (bruising), you can wear makeup the next day. However, we recommend using a gentle, mineral makeup and avoiding harsh or active ingredients (retinol, AHAs, BHAs) for at least 3-5 days post-treatment.

vary depending on the . Many see immediate improvement, but full results appear over 4-6 weeksas the body clears the treated blood vessels.

For and redness, multiple sessions provide cumulative benefits, flare-ups and redness over time.

Yes! Vbeam reduces acne-related and inflammation, making it an for:

Cystic acne (reduces swelling and redness)

Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) (fades red marks)

the process after breakouts

For severe acne, we often combine Vbeam with other treatments, such as LED light therapy, medical-grade skincare, and peels.

Absolutely! While most Vbeam are for facial redness, it is also for:

Neck & chest redness (sun damage, broken capillaries)

Leg veins & spider veins

Red scars on the body

Cherry angiomas (red spots)

Vbeam is a minimal downtime treatment. Most people experience mild or swelling that within a few hours to 48 hours. If (bruising) occurs, it fades within 3-7 days.

Most patients return to normal activities immediately, making Vbeam a lunchtime treatment!

WHY CHOOSE

HARLEY STREET INJECTABLES?

We use the cutting-edge Candela VBeam laser system to ensure and treatments.

Each is customised to meet your skin health goals.

As a CQC medical clinic, we adhere to the of safety and quality assurance.

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