Plan for a small chance of bruising. AAD says it can happen, and it says how long it can last.
What AAD says about bruising
AAD says: "Most patients don’t need any downtime, but occasionally, there may be some bruising for a few days after a treatment."
In plain words, most patients need no recovery time. Bruising is the occasional exception, and the wording is "a few days."
What DermNet lists after a pulse dye laser
DermNet covers pulse dye laser treatment and lists "Redness, swelling and itching immediately after the procedure that may last a few days after treatment" among its side effects.
That line is about redness, swelling and itching. It does not mention bruising, so keep the two lists separate when you read them.
Light therapy as another route
AAD also names a second option: "While not considered a true "laser," light therapy is another effective treatment option for redness and enlarged facial blood vessels."
If you want to see what that looks like in research, the PMC study of intense pulsed light for erythematotelangiectatic rosacea in Chinese patients is one example.
More reading on lasers
The AAD page on skin conditions lasers can treat and the PMC paper on pulsed dye laser treatment of rosacea with a 15 mm beam both cover redness treatment.
Questions about bruising and redness
Ask your provider what bruising and redness they expect after your specific treatment. Ask what they would call normal, so you know it when you see it.