Why Rosy Cheeks are Not Always a Good Thing

Rosy cheeks are seen as a sign of a good thing when considering a beautiful blush, or a good workout.

Permanent redness, however, is evidence a of chronic skin disorder called rosacea.  

Rosacea is very common and yet many people don’t know they have it.  Worst of all it can spread if left untreated — from the nose and cheeks to the ears, eyes, forehead and chin — even to the shoulders and back. It can be disfiguring when accompanied by pimples and thickened skin.

Rosacea is divided by dermatologists into four Subtypes:

Subtype 1:  FACIAL REDNESS – persistent flushing and visible blood vessels.

Subtype 2:  BUMPS AND PIMPLES – often seen with facial redness.

Subtype 3:  SKIN THICKENING – usually around the nose.

Subtype 4:  EYE IRRITATION – watery or red eyes with swollen, irritated eyelids.

Researchers are still trying to discover what causes rosacea. While there is currently no cure we do know that by treating the dilated blood vessels associated with rosacea it can be effectively managed. Recent advances in technology make this possible.

Treatment

Laser therapy has the unique ability to selectively target and treat these dilated blood vessels without adversely affecting the surrounding tissue. The most effective laser available for rosacea is VBeam Perfecta. A course of three or four treatments, each a month apart, can usually achieve very effective results with all subtypes. Even the scarring from acne rosacea can be removed.

During VBeam Perfecta treatment, the mild discomfort associated with all laser procedures, similar to a snapping rubber band on the skin, is countered by a cooling stream of air directed at the area. This cooling also helps to prevent temporary bruising, an unwanted side effect of earlier laser technology. Light pink patches may appear that last for approximately a day. VBeam Perfecta is so safe and effective that it has been fully approved by the FDA for the treatment of infants.

The aesthetic improvements from laser treatments can be dramatic.

Rosacea Subtype 1 – Facial Redness

A course of three or four treatments scheduled a month apart can usually achieve very effective results with all subtypes. Even the scarring from acne rosacea can be removed.

 

With the availability of VBeam Perfecta there is no longer a need to suffer the psychological side effects, such as depression and low self-esteem, which affect many victims of Rosacea. This advanced laser can also greatly improve many other unsightly conditions including angiomas, port wine stains, stretch marks, stubborn warts, bruises and sun damage on the neck and chest.

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