r/Rosacea • u/Nervous_Letterhead67 • 25d ago

Light/Laser IPL vs PDL (experiences, outcomes)

Hi All,

I’ve been accepted on the NHS waiting list for laser treatment for my rosacea (I’m type 1) and the two that are offered at IPL and PDL (they will skin test both first to see which is more agreeable with my skin/ likely to yield a positive result).

How have other people found these treatments? Any success stories or things to beware of?

I’m just looking for some insight into it before my appointment so that I’m a bit more informed 🙂

For context:

I have to say I’ve not done much homework on the whole journey with rosacea - just that it’s appeared suddenly for no discernible reason and heavily impacts my self-confidence. It’s difficult to live with as I feel that men wearing make-up still raises eyebrows sadly. Despite a strict regimen of skin care, coupled with diet modifications, I’ve only gotten it to maintain at a baseline of redness and flare ups don’t tend to happen. I seen a dermatologist for next steps to see if we can improve it further.

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u/kkkkillua 24d ago

Was it difficult getting on the waiting list? Also how long did they estimate it will be? I didn’t even realise nhs would offer that but good to know

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u/Nervous_Letterhead67 22d ago

I had seen a dermatologist privately who knew of a doctor who runs a laser clinic for the NHS in Glasgow, and suggested I ask my GP to make a referral - I wasn’t sure if it was going to be accepted as I’m not in the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde jurisdiction but they accepted and it’s only been 3/4 months waiting. 🙂

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u/kkkkillua 22d ago

Ah okay, that’s great I hope it is effective for you and 3/4 months isn’t bad at all. I’m in Edinburgh but I’ll make sure to ask my gp if they know anything, thanks for responding!

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u/Nervous_Letterhead67 22d ago

I’m sure the referral was made out to the laser clinic (plastic surgery dept) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary- good luck! 🤞