I have rosacea and was told by my dermatologist that I'd be a good candidate for IPL to reduce redness, even complexion, and get rid of visible blood vessels. I've heard several horror stories of people getting burned by IPL, so I want to make sure I am being treated with a good laser and know all of the necessary information going in. I am being treated by a board-certified dermatologist, but I want to make sure every factor is as good as it can be. Is the Lumenis M22 a good laser for my concerns?
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Improving Rosacea with Clear + Brilliant, peels and VBeam/Yellow lasers, Botox
Hello, Thanks for sharing your query. Derma pen is much superior to dermaroller as it enters the skin vertically and causes minimal dermal damage. Its a way of collagen induction. Superficial acne scars are improved with derma pen and for deeper scars may need combined procedures with TCA peels,...
Lasers and sun tanning don't mix, but it sounds like you already know this. Just to reiterate though, this is because sun exposure after laser treatments can result in skin damage, scarring, or hyperpigmentation.
In addition, tanned skin responds differently than untanned...
