Flushing to face
What is flushing to face?
Facial flushing is caused by a condition called Rosacea, which can also cause facial redness and spots and blisters on the nose and cheeks. Rosacea can make sufferers feel self-conscious and cause them to experience warm, tingly or burning sensations.
It is caused by dilated blood vessels, which may become too sensitive to certain internal and external factors. For many, the condition can be triggered by a number of different factors such as stress, anxiety, the sun, 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.
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