Rosacea Laser Treatment

What It Is

Laser treatment that coagulates blood vessels to reduce redness and visible blood vessels associated with rosacea.

Treatment Protocol

• Number of sessions: 3-5 treatments (package)
• Interval: 4-6 weeks
• Effect: Gradual reduction of redness
• Maintenance: Every 6-12 months
• Combined with medical skincare

Procedure

1. Cleansing
2. Cooling gel applied
3. Protective eyewear
4. Laser pulses over red areas
5. Cooling and soothing products

Duration

15-30 minutes

Pain Level

• Like rubber band snapping
• Intensity: 4-6 out of 10
• Burning sensation
• Tolerable without numbing
• Cooling helps

Downtime

• 2-5 days
• Redness and swelling
• May be more red the first days
• Makeup from day 2-3
• Can work day 1-2

Healing Time

Day 0:

• Intense redness (more than usual)
• Swelling
• Burning sensation
• Purpura (dark redness) possible

Day 1-3:

• Still red
• May have darker blood vessels
• Swelling decreases
• Dryness

Day 3-7:

• Redness begins to fade
• Some blood vessels darker before disappearing
• Improvement begins

Week 1-4:

• Progressive reduction of redness
• Blood vessels lighter
• Best results seen 4 weeks after

Side Effects

Very common:

• Increased redness first days
• Swelling
• Purpura (dark redness)
• Dryness

Common:

• Bruising
• Temporary hyperpigmentation
• Sensitivity

Rare:

• Scarring
• Permanent pigment changes
• Paradoxical increase in redness

Aftercare

First 24-48 hours:

• Cooling as needed
• Mild, soothing skincare
• SPF 50+
• Avoid heat

First week:

• Very mild skincare
• SPF daily
• Avoid alcohol, spicy food, heat
• No exfoliation
• No other facial treatments

Long-term:

• Rosacea-friendly skincare
• SPF daily
• Avoid triggers (heat, alcohol, stress)
• Maintenance with laser as needed

Who Is This For

• Mild to moderate rosacea
• Visible blood vessels
• Persistent redness
• People who can follow skincare routine
• Realistic expectations

Who Is This Not For

• Very severe, inflammatory rosacea
• Active breakouts
• Dark skin types (higher risk)
• Pregnancy
• Unrealistic expectations of cure

Important Information

Treatment:

• 3-5 treatments (package)
• Interval: 4-6 weeks
• Reduces redness and visible blood vessels
• Downtime: 2-5 days

Expectations:

• 40-60% reduction of redness
• NOT curative - maintenance required
• Combined with skincare

Contraindications

• Active rosacea flare-up
• Pregnancy
• Recent sun exposure
• Dark skin types (IV-VI)
• Photosensitizing medication

Warning Signs

• Severe swelling
• Signs of infection
• Increasing redness after 5 days
• Blisters

Individual Variations

Good response (40-50%):

• Mild to moderate rosacea
• 50-70% reduction of redness
• Maintenance 1-2 times yearly

Moderate response (30-40%):

• More severe rosacea
• 30-50% reduction

Less response (10-20%):

• Very severe or inflammatory rosacea
• 20-40% reduction

Maintenance

• Maintenance every 6-12 months
• Combined with skincare routine
• Medical treatment may be necessary
• Lifelong management of the condition