Rosacea Therapy

Why are my cheeks, nose, chin and forehead getting more red in color & tiny pimples as well as acne appearing now? I'm 45 years old and I never had this before! What is it, why now and what can I do about it?

What you have described may be rosacea, which is a chronic inflammatory eruption of the flush areas of the face and especially the nose. There may also be fine and not so fine spider veins on nose and face area, which can add to the red appearance. This is a

common condition for both men & women and is worsened by alcohol, hot drinks (caffeine), extreme heat & cold and spicy food.

Why now, Rosacea is more evident at menopause, which links to the belief that it is hormone-derived and that genetics also seem to play a part. What can I do about it?

To avoid further problems, start by:

• Purchasing a sunscreen and wear a hat if possible to protect your skin and try to avoid the alcohol, hot drinks, etc. listed above.
• Treating the area with the Nd.Yag laser, which offers treatment for spider veins. With an average of 1-3 treatments, 6 weeks apart this will resolve that part of the problem.
• Treating the area with the Intense Pulse Light (I.P.L.) laser. With a series of 6 treatments it will cover all the facial areas to reduce flushing.

To determine if the this treatment is right for you, call to schedule a private consultation.

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