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Laser Treatment of Rosacea

I have rosacea and surface capillaries, as well as thin, translucent skin. I'm thinking of having Pixel Laser treatments, but I'd like to know first, what Fitzpatrick skin types are recommended for Pixel Laser?

Asked 38 months ago by NoPlasticFlower in New York
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IPL is tried and true

For the problems you are describing (rosacea and vessels), Intense Pulsed Light treatments are (in my opinion) the gold standard. These can be performed in your doctor's office quickly and comfortably, and with little to no "down-time".
Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Laser treatment of rosacea

The redness and capillaries of Rosacea are best treated with a vascular specific laser or light source.  The most effective laser, and gold standard treatment for this type of Rosacea is the Pulsed Dye Laser, with the VBeam laser being far and away the most commonly utilized.  Other options include the 532-KTP lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices, but I generally find these less effective with more potential for side effects. Pixel Lasers treatments are used for... more
Jeffrey C. Poole, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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