IPL treatments are definitely an option for facial redness but pulsed dye laser treatments are the gold standard for any vascular condition like the one described. IPL is much less powerful and specific when it comes to targeting only the blood vessels that cause the redness.
IPL laser - skin treatment
My skin is rough and often red. A plastic surgeon told me that Intense Pulsed Light (IPL Laser) was the best way for me to address these skincare problems. Is IPL right for me?
5 answers to “IPL laser - skin treatment”
A: IPL for red, brown spots and skin texture improvement
IPL is good at reducing brown and red spots and improving skin texture. You are a good candidate if you do have brown and/or red discoloration, fair skin, and fine lines. If you have more advanced aging and your goal is to get rid of deeper lines and wrinkles, then IPL is not the best choice for you. Your... more
A: IPL is great for sundamage and skin redness
IPL is the ideal treatment if your skin concerns are sun damage and redness to the skin. You do need to be a fairer skin type to have the treatment done. It will take 2-5 treatments to achieve a good result. I have seen a lot of patient satisfaction with this treatment... more
A: IPL is great for extra pigmentation
If the main concern is sun damage, broken blood vessels or rosacea, IPL is the right treatment for you. IPL can also improve the appearance of birthmarks, port wine stains, age spots and cherry angiomas. For acne, melasma, fine line and anti-aging, IPL might not be your best option. If you decide to proceed... more
A: IPL treatment may be right for you depending on your goals
IPL is very good for some things, but it is not very good for others. To decide if IPL is right for you, you have to understand what IPL can and cannot do and then match this with your skin problems. IPL is best at treating sun-induced color irregularities that, depending on genetics and the amount of sun... more
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