Rosacea

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a skin condition which causes redness and visible blood vessels on your face, sometimes accompanied by small, red, pus-filled bumps. It is common in people with fair skin, blue eyes and light hair.

Symptoms include:

  • Facial redness
  • Swollen, red bumps
  • Enlarged nose
  • Dry and flakey skin
  • Swollen eyes and eyelids

What causes rosacea?

A number of factors can trigger flare-ups:

  • Genetics
  • Extreme temperature
  • Extreme wind
  • Exposure to ultraviolet radiation

How to prevent rosacea?

  • Using SPF50+ sunscreen consistently
  • Reducing stress
  • Avoid overheating
  • Reducing alcohol consumption
  • Using calming skin care products as opposed to products with abrasive ingredients

Treating rosacea:

Options include:

  • scarLet RF
  • Photofacials with Candela GentleLASE Laser
  • Plasma pen
  • Dye-VL (500-600nm wavelength) laser technology

Benefits of the treatment

  • Safe and reliable
  • Efficient treatment

Before & After

BEFORE

After

FAQ's

Yes, very much.

5 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart should suffice.

Temporary redness in the skin lasts for a very short time and most people return to normal activities immediately after the treatment.

It feels like a hot pinch or “snapping” feeling. This sensation lasts only a fraction of a second and you may feel a warm or tingling sensation for a short time afterwards.

Services
Treatments.