Rosacea affects about 14millionAmericans, and many of them struggle with the redness that typifies the condition, which they often try to conceal with make-up. However, that is not the best way to deal with the problem, as make-up can actually worsen the symptoms, laser treatment is a much safer option. But which is the best laser treatment for rosacea redness.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a complex skin disease that is characterized by the dilation of the tiny blood vessels that lie just below the surface of the skin. Typical symptoms include facial redness, pustules, and spots. The redness is common on the cheeks, forehead, and chin. Rosacea can be triggered by a range of factors including, alcohol, spicy foods, direct sunlight, dairy products, and hot drinks.
Laser therapy for rosacea
Laser therapy is considered the most effective treatment for the visible blood vessels responsible for rosacea redness. The lasers target and heat up the blood vessels, causing them to break apart and disintegrate. It typically takes about 3 sessions to treat the redness, but this depends on the severity.
Which laser is best?
Lasers that are specially designed to target vascular lesions are the most effective at clearing up rosacea redness. The Nd: YAGand pulsed dye lasers are among the very best. After treatment with laser light there is a reduction in surface redness, so the skin is much clearer. There is no cure for rosacea, but laser therapy is a very effective way to manage the condition.
Is rosacea redness making you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Contact the Langdon Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Guilford, CT, to learn more about the state-of-the-art laser treatments we have for rosacea redness. Call 844-551-9880 today, and schedule a consultation with Dr. Robert Langdon.