IPL vs Laser Genesis in diffuse redness?

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

Thank you for your question.  An IPL laser treatment is an excellent modality to reduce diffuse redness in the face.  It also can help with fine and/or broken capillaries and pigmented areas of the face, as well.  This will take several treatments, but you should start to see some improvement with this.  Be sure to wear a medical grade sunscreen after treatments.I would consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist who has experienced with IPL and lasers.  Here U will have a full evaluation and be able to discuss your goals for treatment.I hope that this helps!–David Gilpin

There are a few options to improve this. The best treatments are vascular lasers such as pulsed dye laser, ProYellow and Excel V.  IPL is good in the right hands, but has more risk of complications and doesn't last as long.  Best, Dr. Emer.