Does IPL or V-beam help with flushing on the ears?

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IPL has helped me with flushing on the face, so I'm wondering if it would help with my ears, which often flush in the evening. It's pretty uncomfortable because it can get pretty hot. Would lasers help with this? Or should I just stick to putting an icepack on them when it happens?

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. 
 
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William Groff, DO · Answer

Both of these devices can be helpful for this concern. I would likely prefer the Vbeam in this case, as the laser is designed specifically to work with redness and other vascular concerns. The small handpiece also lends itself well to treating more confined areas. No matter which treatment you choose, make sure it is administered by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist to ensure a safe and successful procedure.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Yes, both can help, but Vbeam has a smaller surface so it may work better as the ears are odd shaped and not flat (whcen you think about applying a laser handpiece to it). "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."

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