How to combine IPL and V-Beam for Rosacea?

Question

I tried both ipl and vbeam in the past. They both helped,but some redness stayed. I read that combining those 2 treatments is a good option for rosacea. I am wondering how to combine it. Should I do both treatments at the same time,or should I wait. And, how much should I wait after the vbeam to do the ipl and the other way around?

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. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Rosacea cannot be cured, it is improved with lasers.  you will need a series of treatments for improvement and then lasers for maintenance.  I like the proyellow even better for rosacea.  Please see an expert.  Best, DR. Emer.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Rosacea is
very complex and a tailored treatment program 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

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.

How to combine IPL and V-Beam for Rosacea?

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