Which treatment for redness, capillaries and mild roseacea?

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So far I have been advised by different practitioners that the following is best for me! Laserscope LYRA ND: YAG, Excel, Fractora, V Beam, Gemini and Limelight. Prices range from $280 to $820 for a full face. I want to weep! I am in my 60s with reasonable skin but have an ongoing and fluctuating issue with redness one way or another. I have a limited budget but realize the 'cheapest' may be false economy. HELP!

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

IPL uses a group of wavelengths to treat the skin.  It will help to even out skin tones by getting rid of pigment, and eliminating many of the small blood vessels which occur with rosacea.  There is no downtime, and the treatment can be repeated in about 2-3 weeks if there are any residual vessels.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS · Answer

Intense pulsed light (IPL) or Pulse dye laser (such as the V Beam) would be good options. Be advised that in many cases a series of treatments may be recommended- regardless of the treatment modality. You may need anywhere from 1-5 or 6 treatments. "Cheap" may not be an option as lasers are very expensive to purchase and maintain.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

treatment of broken capillares , roseacea,rednesI agree that IPL or Sciton laser version BBL fotofacial is the treatment of choice..  no down time.   easy treatments predictable.   Our fees are right in the middle

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Many of the lasers you mentioned would improve redness for mild rosacea though the least expensive would be IPL or BBL. For broken capillaries the Diolite Laser, tuneable dye laser work well.

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

IPL is the best treament for rosacea and broken capillaries.  Treatment typically consists of 2-3 treatments spaced 2-3 weeks apart.  There is virtually no downtime associated with this procedure making it an excellent option.  Good Luck

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Answer: Which Laser for Broken Capillaries and Rosacea

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