Rosacea & Redness Laser Treatment FAQs

The Neo Elite’s unique 650-microsecond, 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser targets both hemoglobin and the sebaceous unit to help rosacea patients achieve clearance in as little as one treatment, with no pain or side effects.

It suppresses erythema, coagulates telangiectasia, and clears papules and pustules.

What’s also great about the Neo laser is that, in addition to removing the underlying rosacea, the patient gets the simultaneous benefit of facial skin rejuvenation thanks to the collagen remodelling that is stimulated by the laser.

Rosacea is a chronic disorder that is characterized by facial flushing and, with time, the gradual development of persistent facial redness and spider-like blood vessels. It is often punctuated by episodes of inflammatory papules (bumps), pustules (pimples), and swelling.

Management for many people often includes avoidance of popular foods and alcohol as well as cosmetic camouflage, which can be expensive and time-consuming.

Like all treatments, there are contraindications (PATIENTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE TREATED):

Include:

•  Those who are sunburned or have irritated skin on the sites to be treated
• Those who are exhibiting unidentified skin conditions on the sites to be treated
• Those who have healed poorly after other types of laser treatments
• Patients prone to skin discoloration
• Patients who are taking photosensitizing medication, such as Accutane, should consider discontinuing the medication 6 months before treatment
• Patients who are taking topical Retin-A, patients should wait 2 weeks before treatment

You must complete a thorough medical history before any treatment, and our laser therapist will advise you on any further contraindications to protect your safety.

Rosacea is typically characterized by up-and-down periods where the symptoms heighten and lessen. While rosacea is not curable, it can be controlled with laser light so that the redness decreases. While rosacea may improve with treatment and even be gone for a number of months, it may never completely go away.

Immediately after treatment, there may be some transient erythema or purpura in or adjacent to the treated area. This is more common in older patients or those who are taking blood-thinning medications and should resolve within a few days. The redness and vasculature may not immediately disappear and may take up to several months to fully improve and clear.

Typically, maintenance sessions will need to be scheduled to continue improving flare-ups. Some vascular lesions may scab, so it is important to always keep the area moist to reduce the risk of scarring.

Individual results will vary but can depend on the body surface that is affected. While some patients may see relief in just one treatment, other patients may need 3 to 4 treatments completed once every 3 – 4 weeks to achieve their desired result.

For all treatment costs, see our Price List.