Laser Redness

Most clients experience the KTP laser as mildly to moderately uncomfortable. The laser gives short pulses that feel like small pricks or a warm, tingling sensation. The pain experienced varies per person and depends on the sensitivity of the skin and the intensity of the treatment. For sensitive areas or clients, a cooling system or anesthetic cream can be used to increase comfort. The treatment is generally well tolerated without anesthesia and the discomfort disappears almost immediately after the treatment.

The number of treatments required varies depending on the severity and depth of the redness. For mild rosacea or a few visible blood vessels, 1-2 treatments may be sufficient for a significant result. For more extensive redness or rosacea, 3-5 treatments are usually recommended at intervals of 4-6 weeks. Some clients see improvement immediately after the first treatment, while for others the effect becomes visible gradually. For maintenance and long-term results, an annual treatment may be recommended, depending on your individual skin condition.

One of the great advantages of the KTP laser is the minimal recovery time. Immediately after the treatment, the skin may be slightly red and have a slightly swollen or warm feeling, similar to a mild sunburn. This reaction usually disappears within a few hours to a day. Some clients may develop small crusts on the treated vessels, which disappear on their own after 3-7 days. You can resume your normal activities almost immediately after the treatment and wear make-up (preferably mineral make-up) if you wish.

The KTP laser treatment can be perfectly combined with other skin improvement treatments, but not all at the same time. For an optimal treatment plan, different treatments are often performed in a certain order. The KTP laser works well in combination with peels, microneedling or skin care treatments, provided that there is sufficient time between the treatments (usually 2-3 weeks). Your skin specialist can draw up a personalized treatment plan in which the KTP laser is combined with other treatments for a complete skin improvement result. It is important to report in advance which treatments you have recently undergone, so that the skin specialist can take this into account.