Mild Rosacea redness: OmniLux Revive (Red LED) vs Gentlewaves (Yellow LED) which one would reduce redness and calm the skin?

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I would like to avoid VBeam and IPL because there is a risk of inducing an outbreak of cold sores in addition to other risks. OmniLux Revive (Red LED) and Gentlewaves (Yellow LED) seem like they could be helpful. Do they carry the same risks as VBeam and IPL of inducing cold sores. The manufactures claim that they’re both non-thermal. Although OmniLux does produce a mild warmth. Would either reduce redness? Can they calm or reduce sensitivity overall?

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Rosacea needs a combination approach to get the most improvement. 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

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I have seen cold sores with LLED however the wavelength for immune suppression is in the 300 nm+ action spectrum. Will leave it up to you and your dermatologist to ascertain the benefit of Omnilux vs lasers and role of anti viral medications prophylactically for the management of rosacea. Rosacea is very complex and a tailored treatment program will  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.)
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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