Is it okay to have a series of Laser Genesis treatments for Rosacea 6 weeks after a Fraxel DUAL treatment?

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I am Asian and my goal is to treat my redness on my face that is caused by Rosacea and broken capillaries. I was told that my skin type is 4 which is isn't safe for any IPL / Limelight photofacials, so a Fraxel DUAL treatment was suggested and was done on this year mid Jan, and my next and last treatment is in March. Is it ok to do Laser Genesis (since IPL cannot be done on my skin type) before my last Fraxel or instead to push back my last Fraxel treatment for the future.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like Cosmelan; lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase or Laser Genesis; radiofrequency like Venus Viva; and constant skin care and sun protection. Bimonthly facials with SilkPeel DermalInfusion are essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement. Hypopigmentation will need more of an evaluation and possibly additional lasers to get improvement. I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

As far as safety, it doesn't matter if the Laser Genesis is before or after the Fraxel Dual. I would probably wait to after though because there will be some potential redness from the Fraxel . I will often combine treatment on the same day to treat both vessels and pigment. Lowered settings on the Excel V is safe on type 4 skin, which will be better than the Laser Genesis.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

In the context of your question, the answer is yes- 1064 Nd Yag Genesis is safe (obviously with the correct settings). I do like Laser Genesis for background redness, if you have rosacea, the most predictable wavelength is 595-585/ Vascular V Beam. Control of your issues is dependent on the settings and not the brand of the laser. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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