Advice on pulsed dye laser for keratosis pilaris redness on face? (photos)

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I have keratosis pilaris on both cheeks with much redness, I want to have a procedure to get rid of the redness, and have come to believe pulsed dye laser is best for this? However I’ve seen that it leaves red bruises on your face for a while after the treatment? If so how long do these last and are they easy to cover up with foundation? Also on average how much does this cost?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes, can definitely help but it will eventually come back after 1-3 years. KP, well you will grow out of it in your 30s. You need to see a dermatologist for this condition as combination treatments are advisable, not just laser . I V Beam was used (PDL), the pulse duration has to be short, and you will have bruising for a few days. In Australia vessels at 3 meters are covered under our Medicare act, in the US, this is probably not covered under insurance. Kind regards, Davin Lim. Laser Dermatologist. Brisbane Australia.

Advice on pulsed dye laser for keratosis pilaris redness on face? (photos)

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