Rosacea

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a potentially progressive neurovascular disorder affecting the face, generally cheeks, nose and forehead.

Symptoms can include facial redness, inflammation, burning or warm tingly sensations. 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 stimuli such as sun exposure, heat, rich food, caffeine and alcohol.

How can it be treated?

Sufferers have traditionally been prescribed oral and topical antibiotics to reduce the effects of Rosacea. However, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) has also been clinically proven to successfully reduce the effects.

Dr Patrick Bitter pioneered the use of IPL to treat Rosacea in America and it is now widely regarded as one of the best treatments for Rosacea suffers. It works by using light energy to target capillaries in the skin. The light is absorbed by the skin, which damages problem capillaries and allows them to be absorbed by the body.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments required depends on the severity of the Rosacea. However, because of the high specification of our Vasculight IPL laser, you'll need fewer treatments with us than a clinic performing a similar procedure with an inferior laser.

Will it hurt?

The treatment doesn't hurt although some patients notice a sensation similar to the snap of an elastic band or a sting with each laser flash. The treatment won't disrupt your daily routine and as no local anaesthesia is required, you should be able to go back to work straight away.

When will I see the results?

Depending on the severity of your Rosacea, you should notice an improvement a few days after your initial treatment.