Will IPL treat this redness? (Photo)

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I’ve had redness on my face my whole whole life, more predominant on one side of face. It gets worse when I drink wine or when I’m hot - assuming it’s rosacea but never been diagnosed. Will IPL treat it; if not what will? Also prone to blushing which makes it temporarily significantly worse.

Barbara Padilla, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! IPL is an effective treatment for treating vascular lesions including rosacea. A series of 1-3 treatments may be necessary to achieve desired results.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is an effective option for managing rosacea. Initial treatments are typically scheduled 1-2 weeks apart, gradually extending to 4-6 weeks as redness diminishes. While there is no cure for rosacea, IPL offers an excellent solution for maintaining clearer, healthier-looking skin over time. It is important to note that when using IPL to treat sun damage, treatments should be 4-6 weeks apart.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Mahmood Siddique, DO · Answer

Hello! Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment is particularly effective for reducing facial redness, including conditions like rosacea and broken capillaries. It can significantly reduce overall facial redness, making the skin tone more even. IPL is effective in managing rosacea by reducing the appearance of dilated blood vessels and persistent redness. It should only take a few sessions of treatment to see results. The redness and visible blood vessels will gradually diminish, resulting in a more even skin tone. Maintenance treatments may be needed to sustain the results, especially for chronic conditions like rosacea. If it turns out that you do have rosacea, this can be a great option as it is non-invasive and requires minimal downtime.

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