Hello, I have some rosacea which just started a year ago (I'm 28) it flares up but isn't terrible. Broken capillaries are visible in 3 spots on my cheeks. I have old scarring, they aren't deep but bother me and give my skin poor texture. Also slight sun damage. Would a Co2 treatment followed by a couple IPL treatments most likely be the best way to treat this? Thank you in advance :)
February 16, 2018
Answer: Is a fractional CO2 laser treatment followed by IPL treatments best to treat my minor boxcar scarring and rosacea? Thank you for your question. CO2 treatments are great for acne scarring and sun damage. IPL laser treatments greatly improve rosacea as well as sun damage. A combination of the two treatments would significantly improve all of the issues you are experiencing. Please consult with a Board certified Plastic Surgeons office to determine if these treatments are right for you.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Is a fractional CO2 laser treatment followed by IPL treatments best to treat my minor boxcar scarring and rosacea? Thank you for your question. CO2 treatments are great for acne scarring and sun damage. IPL laser treatments greatly improve rosacea as well as sun damage. A combination of the two treatments would significantly improve all of the issues you are experiencing. Please consult with a Board certified Plastic Surgeons office to determine if these treatments are right for you.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Laser and IPL treatments to treat minor boxcar scars and rosacea Thanks for the photo! IPL is actually the gold standard treatment for treating rosacea. It is important to realize that rosacea is a chronic disease so we are unable to cure it, but we can do an excellent job in keeping this under control using IPL treatments. I suggest to my patients that once the redness and broken blood vessels are under control (could take up to 3-5 treatments), then it is advisable to do a maintenance treatment every 6-12 months depending on your level of control. Either a CO2 or Erbium fractional laser should improve the boxcar scars. I would suggest you consult a cosmetic physician who is experienced in IPL and fractional laser scar treatments since you can have both treatments at the same time. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Laser and IPL treatments to treat minor boxcar scars and rosacea Thanks for the photo! IPL is actually the gold standard treatment for treating rosacea. It is important to realize that rosacea is a chronic disease so we are unable to cure it, but we can do an excellent job in keeping this under control using IPL treatments. I suggest to my patients that once the redness and broken blood vessels are under control (could take up to 3-5 treatments), then it is advisable to do a maintenance treatment every 6-12 months depending on your level of control. Either a CO2 or Erbium fractional laser should improve the boxcar scars. I would suggest you consult a cosmetic physician who is experienced in IPL and fractional laser scar treatments since you can have both treatments at the same time. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd
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