After IPL rosacea treatment can you start eating normal again? Exercising?

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I recently found out I have rosacea and got a max g IPL treatment. I have seen good improvement in the amount of flushing. The redness and brown spots are still healing. After you get these lasers done, does it destroy the blood cells? I have drastically altered my diet because of things I read online with rosacea. After IPL, can you start eating normal?

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question AliciaCha. IPL is a great
treatment for facial rejuvenation. It also works well for redness associated with rosacea. After a treatment I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours. The laser targets the pigment and the blood. The blood vessels are heated and destroyed. People with rosacea often have triggers that cause flushing. Triggers vary from person to person but common triggers include alcohol consumption, consumption of spicy foods, heat, and sun exposure. I recommend that my patient try to avoid such triggers. Please consult
with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Reza Tirgari, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, there are certain foods that are known to provoke Rosacea and it's best to avoid these, even after treatment.  Rosacea can be chronic and avoidance of triggers, such as certain foods and sun exposure can help maximize the duration of your results.

Hope that helps.

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