Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin condition, usually occurring on the face, which predominantly affects fair-skinned but may affect all skin types in people aged 40 to 60 years old. It is more common in women but when affecting men, it may be more severe. It is a chronic condition, and can persist for a long time and, in any individual, the severity tends to fluctuate. Rosacea usually starts with a tendency to blush easily. After a while, the central areas of the face become a permanent deeper shade of red, with small, dilated blood vessels, bumps, and pus-filled spots. The skin condition tends to affect the cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose. There may also be uncomfortable inflammation of the surface of the eyes and eyelids. Over time the inflammation can cause capillary damage, (please see red vein treatments). IPL Laser treatments quickly reduce the inflammation and calm the skin, while the long term affect is to strengthen the skin, so that the hormonal changes occurring in the skin cannot trigger the rosacea’s side effects to come back. A laser consultation will be done before your first treatment where will we take a medical questionnaire, conduct a small test patch, and discuss the results you desire.

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FAQs about the Rosacea Treatment:

How does rosacea removal work?

IPL Laser treatments quickly reduce the inflammation and calm the skin, while the long term affect is to strengthen the skin, so that the hormonal changes occurring in the skin cannot trigger the rosacea’s side effects to came back. Light energy is applied to the skin where it is readily absorbed by the redness in the skin, heating it to a point where it is are destroyed.

Is IPL rosacea removal permanent?

Rosacea is an ongoing skin condition; IPL laser will intensely reduce the symptoms of rosacea and help reduce the inflammation of the skin. We recommend having on going treatments to keep your rosacea at bay.

What causes rosacea?

Rosacea can be caused by sun damage, heat, stress, alcohol, and spicy foods. Triggers can vary in different people; we recommend keeping a ‘trigger diary’ and keep an eye on what causes your rosacea flare ups.

Is rosacea removal painful?

Treatment is mildly uncomfortable but there is no need for anaesthesia and the procedure is actually quite quick. Sensations vary but most describe it as a very quick hot pin prick.

How many sessions are needed?

Typically, 2-3 sessions are needed to dramatically reduce the appearance of rosacea, we recommend on going treatments to keep the flare ups from happening – especially if you are undergoing stress.

Are the results immediate?

Laser will immediately reduce the inflammation and help calm the skin down, but also help to strengthen the skin so that hormonal changes cannot trigger a flare up.