What Is Rocasea?
It may begin as a tendency to flush or blush easily and progress to
persistent redness in the Center of the face that may gradually involve
the cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose. It also may involve the ears,
chest and back.
Some people experience facial redness, inflammation, burning or
warm tingly sensations. As the disease progresses, small blood vessels
and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened area;
however, unlike acne, there are no blackheads. Some patients suffer
from inflamed pustules or spots.
Rosacea is primarily a disorder of the facial blood vessels that
undergo changes and become hyper responsive to internal and external
triggers such as sun exposure, heat, rich foods, caffeine and alcohol.
How can Rosacea be treated?
Traditional treatments for rosacea include topical and oral
anti-inflammatory and antibiotic medications. However, Intense Pulsed
Light (IPL) has been clinically proven as being successful in reducing
the side-effects of Rosacea.
Intense Pulsed Light therapy uses multiple wavelengths of light to
treat dilated blood vessels in the face. The vascular structures which
are responsible for causing Rosacea respond to the precise energy level
and wavelength of light that is emitted via the laser. The small spot
of laser light travels through the skin and is absorbed by the blood
within these vessels. The resulting heat coagulates or clots the blood
and destroys the function of the vessel. Over time, the vessel is
absorbed by the body and disappears from sight. This leads to reduction
of the redness and flushing appearance of facial skin.
How long do treatments take?
IPL therapy takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes and is typically
performed at six week intervals. Clients may require several initial
treatments and then return annually for treatment of new blood vessels.
Our team of highly trained professionals will create a skin
rejuvenation program for you.
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