Best Laser Treatment for Rosacea Redness?

For Rosacea, I would recommend the V-beam laser over IPL. The difference between a laser and a light based therapy like IPL is that each laser only uses one specialized wavelength to do a specific job.  IPL uses several.


The V-beam laser uses the 595nm wavelength which is easily absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood vessels. This is how it enters the vessels in order to seal them up.

The body will then dispose of this waste tissue which clears the redness from your skin.  Results are permanent because the laser is actually getting rid of the blood vessels causing the redness.  Here is a video of a patient who had V-beam treatments on his chest to get rid of his Rosacea.



 

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The best treatment for redness of Rosacea are either vascular lasers like PDL or KTP, or Intense Pulsed Light devices. Usually patients need several sessions, anywhere between 2-6 in total.

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

First- you must make sure your doctor is treating your rosacea correctly. Constant use of antibiotics ends up making rosacea worse in the long run. 
For the redness of rosacea,  A PDL (laser) can also be used very well but needs to be repeated once per month to help control it. Sunscreen and avoiding heat/saunas, etc also help with the redness.