Is a combination of IPL and Vbeam for post-inflammatory erythema and uneven skin tone a good idea?

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I am Fitzpatrick skin type II and have post-inflammatory erythema due to long-term struggle with papulopustular acne. The redness is definitely not a result of irritation as topical products don't work anymore. I have used azelaic acid and niacinamide before and have been using tretinoin for a year. My question is would you say one IPL treatment followed by V-beam and then another IPL treatment is a good idea or not? If so, at what intervals should they be done? Thank you so much in advance!

William Groff, DO · Answer

This combination could be both safe and effective for someone with your specific concerns. However, I encourage you to schedule an in-person assessment with a very experienced, board-certified dermatologist with the expertise to customize your treatment plan for the best possible results.

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

I think combination therapies with IPl & vbeam are an excellent choice when it comes to dealing with  post-inflammatory erythema due to acne. The sequence can vary person to person- but I will occasionally have patients do 2 IPL (1 month apart) sometimes combining with a low strength alpha beta peel, followed by 1-2 vbeam (also 1 month apart). 4-6 weeks after this series I recommend a follow up to see if additional treatments are necessary.

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