Differences in treating facial redness KPRF vs Rosacea w/ Vbeam?

May 19, 2021
Asked By:lelaina2

I've had KPRF (Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faciei) since childhood. Now in my 30s, rosy cheeks aren't cute anymore. I've had many successful V-beams that almost entirely reduced the red, and used retin-a and other topicals for texture. I've recently moved and went to the most reputable dermatologist for v-beams. After 4 treatments with minimal improvement, I think the settings are off. They are using rosacea settings 7mm, 10ms, 9.75 kJ. Should they be using acne settings with a lower pulse duration?

Answers (2)

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January 6, 2023

Answer: The Vbeam laser is great for defusing redness caused by rosacea

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 6, 2023

Answer: The Vbeam laser is great for defusing redness caused by rosacea

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 20, 2021

Answer: Rosacea/Redness — emeragecosmetics EmerageSkin aerify/aox c/hyla b/foaming polish, Vascular Laser (Excel V, VBeam), LightStim

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 20, 2021

Answer: Rosacea/Redness — emeragecosmetics EmerageSkin aerify/aox c/hyla b/foaming polish, Vascular Laser (Excel V, VBeam), LightStim

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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