What treatments would you recommend? I was considering IPL and microneedling. I was diagnosed with rosacea 3 years ago and have struggled with accepting my appearance ever since. I suffer with redness and extreme blushing - but my biggest hate is the texture of my skin..my pores are so defined and there seems to be nothing I can do, not even makeup will improve it.
I have noticed a recent change in the texture of my skin around my mouth with more open pores and a number of deep vertical lines at the side of my mouth. had an IPL hair removal treatment 8 weeks ago (7th treatment) Could the treatment have damaged my skin? For skin care I am using a Niacinimide 10% and Zinc 1% treatment in the morning before my moisturiser for some hormonal acne and a retinoid treatment at night again before moisturiser. Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks
I had one IPL done for mild rosacea & sun damage 1yr ago. Doc office- Nurse did 2 passes on lowest setting. Post procedure I had mild swelling on cheeks for 1week. Over the next few weeks my face became increasingly hot&red. GP Dx acute skin infection. Been off&on Doxy. Ivermectin & steroid cream. Chronic inflammation & odd skin texture. Derm has been unhelpful. Can you recommend a reputable derm in Victoria/Van BC area? Looking for advise. Anything to calm the inflammation? 31yr F
I'm wanting IPL to address redness; the microneedling (with a growth factor serum applied afterward) to improve skin texture. Which treatment should be done first, or does the order not matter? Thanks in advance.
I am 49 years old and have rosacea. I had a series of about 6 aggressive IPL sessions with a plastic surgeon who I trust(ed). Now, 4 months post IPL, and my skin texture and appearance has never looked worse. Pores are enlarged, pores have connected into lines, skin is puckered. Imperfections that existed before the IPLs have now been etched deeply into my epidermis. I am terrified/getting panic attacks. The doc tell me there is no way this could happen. Please tell me what will fix it.