Patients with rosacea may be surprised to learn that one of the most effective treatments for minimizing symptoms is with a laser. While a rosacea dermatologist often advises avoiding heat exposure—as it can exacerbate symptoms—the heat from a laser helps.
At McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, our Excel V laser for rosacea in Prosper treats rosacea, uneven pigmentation, and vascular lesions visible on the face.
Before we explain the powerful technology behind this rosacea laser treatment, let’s first discuss rosacea.
What is Rosacea?
This chronic skin condition can start at any age, but typically occurs after the age of 30. Patients notice these symptoms:
- Flushing
- Persistent redness
- Acne-like bumps and pimples
- Visible blood vessels
- Skin thickening
- Dry skin
- Swelling
While we don’t know the cause or cure of rosacea, your dermatologist can help you identify triggers that cause flare-ups. Along with lifestyle changes, treatment options, like lasers and lights, help you achieve clearer, radiant skin.
Excel V
Excel V uses a powerful green laser to target abnormal blood vessels and pigmentation in the skin. Once your blood vessels absorb the light, they convert it to heat, which then destroys the vessels and minimizes discoloration.
This heat creates controlled damage that stimulates your body’s natural healing process and boosts collagen production. Collagen supports your skin’s health by providing strength and enhancing cellular turnover, so you’re left with stronger, healthier skin cells.
BBL Photofacial
Broadband light works similarly to the Excel V, harnessing the power of light to create controlled damage. When targeting the visible blood vessels, BBL forces them to constrict and tighten, which reduces inflammation and boosts collagen production.
Ongoing Treatment
As we said before, there is no cure for rosacea. So as a reminder, our lasers and lights won’t stop the redness from reappearing. Most patients will require at least 3 initial treatments to minimize symptoms, with maintenance sessions spaced out over several months.
In addition to these treatments, we also recommend building a skin care routine using the following products:
- EltaMD UV Skin Recovery SPF 50
- Plated Skin Science Intense Serum
- Sente Dermal Repair Cream
- Skinbetter Science Mystro Active Balance Serum
- ZO Skin Health Rozatrol
- ZO Skin Health Hydro Soothing Mist
Find Freedom From the Flare-Ups
When you book a consultation with our team, we use every available resource to help you manage your symptoms. For some, that simply means identifying and avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups. For others, we may recommend trying our laser for rosacea in Prosper. It all starts with the click of a button. We offer a streamlined process with our online treatment planner.
To start in person, request a consultation.
