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What is the Best Type of Laser to Treat Rosacea?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by joe c in collingswood nj
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Combined intense pulsed light and NdYAG laser is usually best for rosacea

Because rosacea often causes both diffuse pink or red discoloration and also discrete "broken" blood vessels on the surface of the skin, I find that most of my patients do best when treated with the Cutera LimeLight™ intense pulsed light, usually Program B, 15-17 J/cm2; followed immediately in the same session by CoolGlide™ 1064 nm NdYAG laser, 3 mm spot, 15 mSec, 175 J/cm2 to pick off the little blood vessels. Usually one session produces a very substantial improvement... more

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