V Beam or IPL for Mild Rosacea?

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Sometime during my late 30's I developed some diffuse redness and broken capillaries on my cheeks. Not sure why -- hormones? I had 3 children and went on to the Pill after my last was born for 6 years. Fast forward to March, I had a micro dermabrasion facial and had my 1st flare up of Rosacea...I am now 45. Felt some burning and experienced some P and P's. I am considering IPL or V beam but very frightened by some stories I have read on this forum. Which procedure is less risky?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Margaret Weiss, MD · Answer

For treating rosacea, I would recommend IPL over VBeam. IPL is generally faster and less painful than VBeam.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

The device of choice for mild rosacea would be IPL or BBL, not Vbeam. Vbeam can cause more bruising and downtime, although for more severe rosacea or for larger vessels, Vbeam is preferred. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Both V beam and IPL treatments are beneficial for the redness and spider veins of rosacea. The most important consideration is the experience of the technician performing the treatment.

Ken Landow, MD · Answer

more powerful and less likely to cause issues due to its cooling mechanism...works quickly and should improve your face in short order...and to prolong the benefits, avoid excessive heat or irritation...take cooler showers, drink less hot coffee, avoid really spicy foods, take a cold soda to the pool, etc...rosacea is a lifelong condition from whenever it starts...maybe a cure someday, but for now treatment and especially with the VBeam

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V Beam or IPL for Mild Rosacea?

Answers (7)

Answer: Rosacea, V beam and IPL

Answer: Rosacea, V beam and IPL

Answer: I'd go with the VBeam...

Answer: I'd go with the VBeam...

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