Do IPL photofacials cause dry flaky skin around nose and cheeks?

It's possible your dryness around the nose and cheeks after IPL is actually a mild reaction to the numbing cream or the gel used during the procedure. Some patients experience this, and it should resolve within a week.

IPL treatments do not create dry skin if performed correctly. I'm assuming that you mean..after my procedure, you are referring to a series of treatments. If you have dry skin after a single treatment, you should let your doctor know ASAP! There are many causes of dry flaky skin that can be temporally related. Even Cetaphil can case such symptoms.  You should seek consultation for your treating doctor. The good news is that you rosacea is better. 

The
main thing to consider before you start your treatments is to have a consult
with a reputable dermatologist/facial/plastic surgeon. My practice has been
considered by Lumenis lasers to be a Lumenis laser center of excellence and I
have been a "Luminary" (Lumenis physician teacher) for the last 10
years. Not many physicians have these recognitions. I also help develop and
teach my own Rosacea protocols for the Lumenis IPL systems to other
physicians and technicians.Many patients will have sensitive and flaky skin after IPL rosacea treatments. You need to find a skin regimen that is helpful and that moisturizes your skin. Avene and ZO medicals are good options. Consult your dermatologist.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz

Some people do experience dryness after IPL. It is imperative with rosacea that you find a moisturizer and sunscreen that you can tolerate. Washing your skin and not applying a moisturizer after is a recipe for disaster with sensitive skin. It will dry out the skin completely. Find something you can use and apply it every time you wash your face. "This
answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be
held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment
with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."