Can laser resurfacing treat rosacea? - Laser Resurfacing Questions & Answers

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Replied on 12/1/2009

By: Colorado Laser Clinic | Robert T. Motazedi, MD
Colorado Springs, CO

Laser resurfacing is not the best for this problem. You will need a laser specific for the destruction of blood vessels. We mainly use the Epilight system for this and get very good results. In some cases we combine this with the Ellman machine for larder vessels and sometimes with topical or systmenic antibiotics.

Replied on 11/9/2009

By: LazaDerm Skincare Centre | Dr. Lornell E. Hansen, II M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD

Resurfacing does not treat rosacea but other light based therapies can work. The most common laser used for rosacea treatment is the 595nm laser that will treat the vessels. This laser has a tendency to cause a bruised look called purpura. The purpura will go away in 1 to 2 weeks. Newer versions of this laser tend to cause significantly less purpura. Other options are IPL systems that can treat red in blood vessels. I prefer to use the BBL system as it allows me to customize the treatments to each patient more than other IPL systems. The BBL will not cause the purpura but tends to take a few more treatments
than the 595nm laser.

Replied on 11/8/2009

By: About Face Aesthetic Centers, LLC | Dr. Leslie Pickens
Alexandria, VA

Yes, the fotofacial technology can treat rosacea. There have been dramatic results for this condition. A combination of light-based treatment plus topical cleansers and creams with calming properties and vitamin K may be used.

Replied on 11/5/2009

By: Total Cosmetix & Laser Body Contouring | Hamid A. Towhidian, MD, PC
Irvine, CA

Not that I know off.

Replied on 11/5/2009

By: Robert A Young, M.D. | St. Louis Plastic Surgeon
Chesterfield, MO

The standard treatment for rosacea, or any red problem, would be laser or light in a wavelength that is picked up by red, i.e. Broad Band Light with a 560 nm filter. The thickening of the nose or rhinophyma seen in some individuals would require different treatment.

Replied on 11/5/2009

By: Renew Medi Spa | Dr. Lisa Hatzos, MD
Windham, NH

Laser resurfacing is not necessary for the treatment of Rosacea. It responds well to IPL photofacials- usually a series of 3 treatments.

Replied on 11/4/2009

By: Gia Laser Aesthetic Center | Dr. Jeffrey Kronson
Claremont, CA

Rosacea is easily treated with the FotoFacial head of the Syneron system. All pigment issues, browns, blacks and reds are adequately treated with this wavelength of IPL therapy.

Replied on 11/4/2009

By: Dermacare of Chesapeake | Michael Keverline, M.D.
Chesapeake, VA

At Dermacare of Chesapeake, we have a laser called Genesis that very effectively treats Rosacea and products to use along with it. Our consultations are free of charge.

Replied on 11/4/2009

By: Mountain View Dermatology | Richard G. Levine, M.D.
Boulder, CO

No. The best procedure for rosacea is photofacial.

Replied on 11/4/2009

By: Celibre Medical Corporation | Laser Dermatology & Injections
Orange, CA

We do not use laser resurfacing for Rosacea patients. The pulsed dye
laser is the most effective laser for Rosacea and other vascular
conditions.

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