Age 45, menopause symptoms, could IPL help rosacea? (Photo)

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Rosacea Hello I have strong face rosacea skin ,comes suddenly flush red when I work out more t , I tried PDL treatment for 2 times in a year and Ihave , I eat meals for growing muscles , I do 2 sports asjudo and MMA , I do eat very healthy , i havent tried yet IPL Could it help ? Age 45 and I ve had menopause symptom es

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Brandon Richland, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. IPL is a great procedure to help alleviate the diffuse redness associated with rosacea. However, while IPL can improve the appearance of the rosacea, it will not “cure” it forever. The redness will continue to return so it is best remedied with an initial series of treatments (usually 3-6) and then results are kept up with quarterly treatments. I would definitely recommend you consult with practitioners that are experienced in both treatment of rosacea and treatment on ethnic skin types prior to booking an appointment. Best of luck!

Tanveer Sheikh, MD · Answer

IPL and PDL are both effective for rosacea and facial redness. You will need 3 or more treatments one month apart.

Age 45, menopause symptoms, could IPL help rosacea? (Photo)

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