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With One of Our Rosacea Treatments You Can

REDISCOVER YOUR TRUE LOOK AT DERMMEDICA

Unless you are a blushing bride, constant facial redness is not all that desirable in most situations. Some of our patients even have random strangers giving them advice about drinking less so they won’t look so flushed all the time – how rude! These patients don’t even drink! Beyond the cosmetic appearance, chronic facial redness can lead to more permanent skin changes over many years such as acne-like pimples, dry, sensitive skin, dry eyes, enlarged nose and much more. Treating rosacea is a must for anyone experiencing these symptoms to prevent any long-term damage to the skin.

ROSACEA OVERVIEW

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes inflammation in a person’s face. The most commonly affected areas are the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and eyelids. Symptoms include redness, spider veins, red blood vessels, swelling, and sores similar to acne.

Rosacea is a serious and long-term chronic condition. You should go to your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment plan. In serious cases, it can cause blindness.

CAUSES OF ROSACEA

Rosacea is more common in fair-skinned individuals, and in particular those with Northern European ancestry. Those who blush easily are more at risk. It is more common in women than men. Those between the ages of 30 and 50 are at an elevated risk.

For rosacea treatment in Kelowna, Dr. Crippen at the DermMedica clinic is certified by the American Board of Laser Surgery to perform cosmetic laser procedures. He is experienced in rosacea treatments.

ROSACEA TREATMENT IN KELOWNA

Laser treatment can be very effective in treating rosacea. It helps to reduce the density and quantity of blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin. After treatment, most patients have skin that feels and looks better. Inflammation will be decreased as will the number of sores. Many patients return to Dr. Crippen on a regular basis to maintain their skin treatment.

SYMPTOMS OF ROSACEA

The most common symptom of rosacea is redness of the face. It can occur in certain areas or over the whole face. This redness can have a significant negative effect on individuals. Other conditions and sunburns can cause facial redness. As a result, it is important to visit a doctor to receive a diagnosis.

Other symptoms include:

Irritation from skin care products and makeup
Blushing easily
Spider veins and red blood vessels
A red or rounded nose
Acne-like sores
A feeling of stinging or burning in the face
Irritated, watery or bloodshot eyes

ROSACEA TREATMENTS

Rosacea is a chronic condition for which there is no cure. However, it can be treated and monitored. Avoiding triggers is one of the keys.

These include:

Exposure to sunlight
Exertion in hot weather
Stress
Spicy food, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages
Wind exposure
Some skin products and makeup
Bathing in hot water
Cold temperatures
Exercise

ERYTHEMATO-TELANGIECTATIC

The Erythemato-Telangiectatic subtype presents as redness and visible blood vessels on the cheeks, forehead, nose, or the face in general. Individuals with this type will be intolerant of most skin medicines and cosmetics. It is treated by avoiding things that trigger blushing, use of sunscreen, photoprotection, and laser therapies. The laser treatments target the redness and blood vessels. Lasers used in these treatments include pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, and Nd-YAG laser. The type of laser used depends on the nature of the blood vessels.

PAPULO-PUSTULAR

The second subtype has symptoms including papules and pustules. Facial redness is concentrated on the nose, cheeks and forehead. Antibiotics and topical treatments are used for this kind. Medications used include azelaic acid, doxycycline, metronidazole, minocycline and tetracycline. Accutane is used in severe cases that don’t respond to other medications. Laser therapy is quite effective on this type. It helps to reduce the frequency of Rosacea and heals papules.

PHYMATOUS

The third type has symptoms including thicker skin and strange skin texture. Swelling or enlargement may happen in the oil glands, connective tissue, and veins in the nose. The chin, ears, forehead, and eyelids may also be affected. This subtype presents almost exclusively in men. It is severe and requires antibiotics, laser treatment, or surgery. The CO2 laser is best for this subtype

OCULAR

The fourth subtype doesn’t always include skin symptoms. Usually the blood vessels in the eye are red and visible. Other symptoms include swollen eyelids, the feeling of a foreign object in the eye and inflammation of the eyelid glands. It is treated with antibiotics and by making sure to keep the eyes clean.

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More About our VBeam Laser

VBEAM LASER

We will help you eliminate redness and blood vessels on your face or other body parts so that you can live more confidently with our VBeam laser.

The VBeam laser (also sometimes known as a vascular laser) is a pulsed dye laser. This means that the light energy is delivered in a series of pulses to reduce red marks and treat dilated blood vessels. The VBeam laser treatment works on multiple areas of the body and it is effective for many different skin conditions, both medical and cosmetic in nature.

This vascular laser specifically targets the blood vessels to damage them permanently so the body removes them over a few days to weeks with little to no peripheral damage.

PROCEDURE TIME: 15-30 minutes
RECOVERY TIME: 0-2 days usually
LASTS: Permanent, however new blood vessels usually grow back over time
TECHNIQUE: Laser treatment on surface of skin
PAIN LEVEL: Minimal to moderate depending on area and patient
RESULTS: In 1-5 days results are usually apparent
ANESTHESIA: Topical cream for some patients is recommended

WHY CHOOSE US?: Dr. Crippen is certified by the ABLS and ASLMS in laser procedures

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As we age and acquire more sun exposure, we start to experience freckling and unwanted brown spots rather than a nice even colour. Thankfully we have treatments that can even out that pigmentation and get us closer to what we once had.

We have a wide variety of options to treat sun damaged skin these days and surgery isn’t always required and can usually be avoided in most cases. Let’s feel about our skin the way Don Henley felt in his song: “And I can tell you my love for you will still be strong. After the boys of summer have gone.”

Did she notice? Is that the reason it didn’t work out with her? What will this new girl think of me? Does she think I have an STD? All these thoughts and more race through your head when you have this condition. It is benign and harmless and not any fault of yours but still, it sucks! Don’t worry any longer, there is an excellent treatment to remove them permanently in just one session.

Unless you are a blushing bride, constant facial redness is not all that desirable in most situations. Beyond the cosmetic appearance, chronic facial redness can lead to more permanent skin changes over many years such as acne-like pimples, dry sensitive skin, dry eyes, enlarged nose and much more. Treating Rosacea is a must for anyone experiencing these symptoms to prevent any long-term damage to the skin.