Best anti-aging treatment for patient with rosacea? Is ematrix a safe bet?

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I am 52 years old and suffer from mild rosacea in the center of my face. I want a treatment to tighten and firm my skin as well as get rid of texture and wrinkles. I have researched Fraxel, Ematrix and Ultherapy and I'm weary of some and then others are not the most budget friendly. I was wondering if there are any other treatments that are good for anti aging and rosacea friendly. I've gotten V-Beam and IPL and I am looking for something to target my other issues now.

Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Without pictures it is difficult to give recommendations.  You are likely going to need combination therapy to treat your multiple concerns.  Combinations may include treatments such as microneedling, lasers like the Excel V, Halo, Fraxel, Picogenesis, fillers and botox.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Rosacea is very complex and a tailored treatment program give the best results. This is because there are many types of rosacea (telengtctatic or capillaries, flushing and redness, acne like rosacea, ocular rosacea and even rhinophyma rosacea.)Lasers can often flare up this condition. For anti anti ageing the best combination are V Beam lasers to reduce redness, and in high settings can actually improve skin texture, but also consider dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are HA based molecules placed deep in your skin. They do not flare rosacea up. 
To add to the complexity, everyone has different flare factors- Sunlight, stress, foods, chemical irritants, creams, changes in temperature, alcohol. The list goes on. 
  
A detailed history, together with a treatment tailored according to YOUR type of rosacea will give the best results. As a guide, I use a combination of -
  
1. Lasers ( to treat redness, broken capillaries, rhinophyma, flushing)- best laser is the V BEAM. IPL can be used, but usually not as effective. Laser toning using the long pulse Nd Yag at 1064 can help with background redness. 
  
2. Creams - anti inflammatory
  
3. Tablets -anti - inflammatory and sometimes low dose Vitamin A. 
  
4. For females- Mineral make up is recommend, over make up that contains parabens. 
  
For the best results, consult a dermatologist for both medical and laser treatment options. 
  
Kind regards.
  
Dr Davin S. Lim.
  
Laser Dermatologist.
  
Brisbane, Australia.

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