Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Experts say no single rosacea treatment can end it permanently. Instead, focus on reducing flare-ups. Understand your triggers and manage your skin health. Use medical-grade skincare products and treatments. These address rosacea symptoms.

Here’s how APT Medical Aesthetics can help you.

What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a common skin condition. It can affect anyone but is more common in middle-aged women. These women often have a lighter complexion, like those of Northern European descent. They also have a family history of rosacea. Redness and visible blood vessels on the face are common signs. During flare-ups, symptoms can progress to:

• Small, red, and pus-filled bumps (acne rosacea)
• Dry, irritated, and swollen eyelids, known as ocular rosacea
• Large, bulbous nose (rhinophyma)

Rosacea is often mistaken for acne and other skin conditions. Symptoms can last for weeks to months. They are usually caused by triggers. These include sunlight, wind, extreme temperatures, stress, and intense emotions. Exercise, blood pressure medication, alcohol, and hot or spicy foods can also trigger it.

Rosacea Treatment Options

IPL or BBL PhotoFacial

IPL or BBL PhotoFacial is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure. It uses intense pulse light (IPL) or broadband light (BBL) therapy. This accurately targets broken capillaries, redness, and other flaws on the skin’s surface. It is an ideal rosacea treatment. It helps address hyperpigmentation and intense flushing. During the procedure, your skin gets quick pulses of light. This breaks down patches of melanin for a more even skin tone.

Forever Young BBL

Forever Young BBL is another effective rosacea treatment. It uses broadband light to target excess skin pigment or hemoglobin in blood vessels. This treats facial redness and rosacea. This light-based therapy can treat sun-damaged areas. These include the face, neck, back of hands, chest, and shoulders.

Medical-Grade Skincare

If you have rosacea, your aesthetician will recommend medical-grade skincare. These products safely and effectively manage your symptoms. Drugstore brands are for normal skin. Medical-grade products have higher concentrations of beneficial ingredients. They address specific skin issues. Experts find benefits in products with green tea, feverfew, niacinamide, azelaic acid, and zinc or titanium oxide for rosacea.

Results You Can Expect

Light-based therapies for rosacea often bring promising results. You can see a visible reduction in redness and hyperpigmentation after treatment. Overall skin quality, texture, and imperfections also improve. Your medical aesthetician may recommend a personalized plan. This may include multiple sessions and other therapies for optimal results. Medical-grade skincare is ideal for regular maintenance and flare-up prevention.

How Long Do Rosacea Treatment Results Last?

How long results last varies. It depends on the laser type and other factors like lifestyle, sun exposure, and skincare. Generally, results from light-based therapies like IPL/BBL PhotoFacial and Forever Young BBL last six months to a year.

To prolong your rosacea treatment results, follow these tips:

• Get regular follow-up treatments as prescribed by your dermatologist
• Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning beds
• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 50 every day
• Know your triggers and steer clear of them to prevent rosacea flare-ups

Book Your Free Consultation

APT Medical Aesthetics is a trusted provider of laser-based cosmetic treatments in Oakville. Our professional clinicians and aestheticians will help you find the best rosacea treatment. They will create a customized plan using advanced treatments and products to achieve your beauty goals.

For inquiries about our rosacea treatment options, book your free consultation today!

Treatment Options

BBL™ for treatment of rosacea or skin redness.