Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition which expresses itself in redness on the face and sometimes on the neck and chest. The exact cause of Rosacea is yet unknown and many who are affected by it are unaware of their condition.
It’s characterized by flushing or blushing, pus-filled swellings (pustules), and prominent blood vessels. Rosacea’s symptoms can be reduced thanks to several treatment options available.
Rosacea Symptoms
The primary symptom of rosacea is redness on the face or any other body part. Some other symptoms include:
- Burning sensations
- Dry and rough skin
- Eyesight problems
- Hypersensitive skin
- Large pores on the skin
Causes of Rosacea
The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but experts opine that it could be due to genetics, the immune system’s hyperactivity, or the environment. It is not a contagious skin condition and is not caused by poor hygiene.
Rosacea may worsen due to:
- Spicy foods and hot beverages
- Wine and other alcoholic beverages
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Drugs that cause blood vessels to dilate
- Emotions
- Certain cosmetic products
Factors that raise the risk of rosacea include:
- Being over 30
- Having skin prone to sunburn
- Having a family history of rosacea
- Being a smoker
Treatment Options
IPL Therapy
Rosacea can be effectively treated using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). IPL uses controlled light in specific wavelengths to alleviate the inflammation, redness, pimples and uneven skin tones caused by the condition. IPL offers a gentle, long-lasting solution for those suffering from Rosacea by providing a gradual and natural improvement to the skin’s appearance.
The Lumenis Solution
The Lumenis IPL with OPT™ is considered the industry’s ‘Gold Standard’ for treatment of vascular lesions and its efficacy has been proven in over 80 peer reviewed papers (IPL bibliography of studies and peer reviewed articles). The IPL procedure removes facial superficial vessels and as a result dramatically decreases or completely eliminates facial redness. The vascular components of Rosacea can vary from flushing to telangiectasia and can have different densities and depths. With a choice of multiple vascular cut-off filters and unique pulse sequencing, Lumenis’ IPL with OPT™ can coagulate each sub-type of capillaries, reducing the redness and simultaneously triggering neocollagenesis which limits the reccurrence of the condition.
This is a light-based treatment that can help reduce the appearance of blood vessels and redness on the face caused by rosacea. This treatment involves administering brief flashes of intense, multi-wavelength light to destroy rosacea-affected tissues. It is a straightforward treatment that delivers desired results with no downtime. The results are generally visible within few treatment sessions.
Depending on your circumstances, the expert doctors at ANEW may choose the laser option to treat your rosacea. During this treatment, a laser beam is directed to the area affected by rosacea. The heat energy produced by this beam helps collapse unwanted blood vessels, reducing the redness on the skin.
FAQ’S
How to Prevent Rosacea?
Some general practices to help reduce rosacea symptoms to some extent include:
- Avoid things that cause flare-ups.
- Protect the skin from the sun.
- Cleanse the skin gently every day.
- Apply makeup products that may help.
- Avoid overheating your skin after being in a cold environment.
- Do not rub or scrub the skin unnecessary
Are there any side effects of rosacea treatment with lasers?
Laser rosacea treatment do not cause any side effects but you might have some mild redness , which generally go away in a few hours. You can use icing and gentle skin care practices to soothe your skin during recovery
How Much Does It Cost To Remove Rosacea?
Factors that dictate the exact price of this treatment include:
- Treatment technique selected
- Treatment area
- The severity of the condition
- The expertise of the practitioner
- The geographic location of the clinic
Consult our Specialists
Do you want to treat blushing or flushing on your face due to rosacea? Anew Cosmetic Clinic, Bangalore is here to help. Call us at 9980366994 or fill out the form below to book a consultation
