How long does it take the redness to fade after one treatment of IPL for rosacea?

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I've suffered from rosacea since I was 15 years old (permanent redness on my cheeks and nose). When I was 18 I had one session of IPL for my rosacea and the redness was practically all gone. A few months after that, I wanted to improve my skin texture so I had a few sessions of microdermoabrasion (bad idea)which were to hard on my skin and made my rosacea come back. I didn't have the money to do another IPL. Now I am 20, 11 days ago I had a session of IPL but I don't see a lot of improvement

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It may take 2-6 treatments to see a lasting result and maintance may be required. follow up with your provider

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

It’ll take a few weeks to completely heal from your IPL treatment. Rosacea requires a multipronged approach to clear flares and prevent further outbreaks. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist will help you understand your healing process.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield and PDT therapy to promote healing. 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), peels and botox to the cheeks. This makes dramatic changes in color and symptoms. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Renee Burke, MD · Answer

It can take several weeks for results. However, it does take a series of IPL treatments to get desired results. I would recommend a series of 3 to start and go from there. I would ask your provider how many they suggest.

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