Can I have a Hollywood Carbon Laser Peel if I have some rosacea?

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My skin is super oily - blocked pores and acne prone. I really need to reduce/control the oil on my face. But also don’t want to flare up rosacea.

A. David Rahimi, MD · Answer

Dear patient, Any laser procedure can temporarily increase the redness associated with Rosacea. One component of Rosacea is enlarged blood vessels that expand very quickly. Recurrent flushing and redness can cause many problems including enlarged glands, cysts, pustules and more. I usually recommend that my patients who have a predisposition to Rosacea outbreaks go on topical or even oral medications a week before the laser treatment. I like topical agents such as Azelex, Cleocin T lotion, and Metrogel. Oral antibiotics such as Minocin and Doxycycline are also very helpful. Consider doing minimally ablative or non-ablative lasers that have a lower chance of Rosacea activation. I like Cooltouch CT3 laser and Clear and Brilliant Laser for patients with sensitive or Rosacea prone skin. I hope this was helpful.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, without the benefit of photographs or a formal evaluation, it's difficult to provide specific recommendations. 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

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