Rosacea Treatment

Both men and women affected with rosacea typically exhibit the following symptoms:

• Frequent flushing/ Redness of the face.
• Broken facial capillaries (spider veins) are present on the face or in the eyes.
• Acne-like breakouts (e.g., pimples, pustules, cysts).
• Thickening of facial areas (most noticeable in the nose).
• Sensitive facial skin (prone to irritation).
• Intolerant facial skin (prone to allergic reactions).

Dr. Rebecca Baxt advises her patients that the causes of rosacea are not fully understood and presently there is no “cure” for rosacea. Rosacea patients often have flare-ups due to weather changes such as sun, wind, and heat. They often get worse from particular foods such as red wine, alcohol, dairy, nuts, citrus, chocolate, cheese, spicy foods, and hot foods.

Unfortunately, rosacea is a life-long skin condition that tends to wax and wane. Dr. Baxt recommends ongoing customized treatments to manage and reduce the symptoms and achieve cosmetic improvements.

Read Dr. Baxt’s blog article: Can Rosacea be Cured?

All laser and light treatments are exclusively performed by Dr. Baxt, not by ancillary personnel. Additionally, we have a highly experienced medical aesthetician available to assist. The following therapies are available at BAXT CosMedical® to address the symptoms of redness and flushing associated with rosacea:

1. Photofacial™/ Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
   Photofacial (IPL) is a treatment program that dramatically reduces the signs of rosacea. Photofacial treatments dramatically reduce the signs of sun damage, aging, and rosacea on the face and neck. Patients also see great results on the arms and chest.
   
   With Photofacial treatments, there is little-to-no down time like that associated with lasers and deep peels. The Intense Pulsed Light system offers a significant improvement in the appearance of sun-damaged skin and provides an effective treatment for patients experiencing persistent redness and flushing associated with rosacea.
   
   Photofacial treatments typically take about 30 minutes, and the slight redness is usually gone by the time you are back in the car. Treatments are needed every 4-6 weeks. After 5 treatments, many patients are so happy with their results that they choose to do more! Alternatively, some patients come in for maintenance therapy 1-2 times a year after they finish the treatment series. Photofacial treatments have minimal or no discomfort.
   
   See Photofacial (IPL) Treatment Results for Rosacea »
   
2. Vbeam® Perfecta (Pulsed Dye Laser)
   Vbeam® Perfecta (Pulsed Dye Laser) is a mainstay of BAXT CosMedical® laser center for rosacea treatments. The Candela Vbeam® Perfecta produces an intense but gentle burst of light that selectively destroys the blood vessels of your spider veins without damaging the surrounding tissue. This laser treatment reduces blood vessels and redness on the face, neck, and chest.
   
   See Vbeam® Perfecta Treatment Results for Rosacea »