I'm 30 and have had mild rosacea for as long as I can remember. I went for a laser consult in hopes of reducing the redness and was told that the vessels in my cheeks are too small for their laser to hit. I was sent home with Zo Rozatrol, which I used twice a day for 3 months but it did nothing. I would prefer a solution that doesn't involve applying a cream every day anyways. Are there other treatments I could try?
January 27, 2019
Answer: Rosacea responds to lasers very well There are many types of rosacea. Some people have vessels, some people have acne with it, and some have just plain old redness. Regardless, lasers work very well to reduce the redness. In my practice, I have had great success using the Cutera excel v and laser genesis. Patients typically have a series of three to five treatments and then may need a treatment once a year for maintenance. Many patients stop using topicals or use only one. It just depends on their response. Also identifying what is causing the redness helps (diary of what makes it worse, better) in case those can be modified. Good luck but I would not counter out lasers for rosacea no matter what type.
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Rosacea responds to lasers very well There are many types of rosacea. Some people have vessels, some people have acne with it, and some have just plain old redness. Regardless, lasers work very well to reduce the redness. In my practice, I have had great success using the Cutera excel v and laser genesis. Patients typically have a series of three to five treatments and then may need a treatment once a year for maintenance. Many patients stop using topicals or use only one. It just depends on their response. Also identifying what is causing the redness helps (diary of what makes it worse, better) in case those can be modified. Good luck but I would not counter out lasers for rosacea no matter what type.
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Rosacea without vessels Hello forestberries. Do not worry. Your rosacea can be treated with laser. At Laura A. Katz, MD PC/Monroe Comprehensive Laser Center in Monroe, MI, we have had great success using the Candela Gentlemax Pro laser with the yag platform. It has really worked wonders for patients. Please see our before and after photos. At our office, such a treatment usually costs 250 dollars. Most of our patients are satisfied after just one or two monthly treatments. Good luck!
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Rosacea without vessels Hello forestberries. Do not worry. Your rosacea can be treated with laser. At Laura A. Katz, MD PC/Monroe Comprehensive Laser Center in Monroe, MI, we have had great success using the Candela Gentlemax Pro laser with the yag platform. It has really worked wonders for patients. Please see our before and after photos. At our office, such a treatment usually costs 250 dollars. Most of our patients are satisfied after just one or two monthly treatments. Good luck!
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