Is vivace or any micro-needling safe for someone with mild rosacea?

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I have a lot of fine lines stacked on top of each other on my forehead that will not go away with Botox treatments. I tried ultherapy and saw zero results. Years ago I tried permea and at my follow up was diagnosed with rosacea. Not sure if the treatment was related to the rosacea flare up but I’ve been hesitant to do any laser treatment since. I also have very large pores on my nose and few acne scars on my chin. Would vivace be a good treatment for these issues?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Microneedling is safe on patients with rosacea, but I recommend a combination approach to get the most improvement. Rosacea needs a combination approach to get the most improvement. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. For rosacea, I like a combination approach, using lasers (ProYellow, Pulsed Dye/Vbeam, Excel V, Aerolase which is also great for treating pore size), peels and botox to the cheeks. This makes dramatic changes in color and symptoms. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Tara Brown, MD · Answer

Hello - Vivace sounds like a great option to help with your skin texture concerns. The microneedling and RF combination will create more collagen to smooth the fine lines, shrink pores, and smooth acne scars. I would recommend combining with a chemical peel that targets rosacea to further shrink the capillaries and minimize redness. I hope this helps! - Dr. Brown

Monica Bonakdar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I am happy to tell you that you are a great candidate for Vivace.  Mild rosacea may in fact improve with a series of Vivace treatments.  Vivace will also improve your skin texture, diminish fine lines, and minimize the appearance of visible pores.  For moderate to severe rosacea, I recommend a series of IPL treatment alternating with a series of monthly Kiss of Ice Frozen C Cryotherapy Facials.
Best Wishes,
  
Dr. Bonakdar

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