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Acne/Rosacea treatment per session
laser and light-based therapies for Rosacea (often called acne-rosacea when there are acne-like bumps) — how it works, suitability, benefits
Laser or light-based therapies aim to target the visible blood vessels (telangiectasias), persistent redness (erythema), flushing and sometimes the inflammatory bumps/pustules associated with rosacea.
The mechanism: light of a certain wavelength is absorbed by haemoglobin in the dilated blood vessels → the vessels heat up, collapse/coagulate, then gradually are reabsorbed by the body. This reduces visible redness/veins aswell as targeting the sebaceous (oil) glands and inflammation when acne-rosacea is part of the picture (i.e., pimples + inflammation) by using other wavelengths or combinations.
can be an effective option for reducing visible blood vessels and flushing associated with rosacea.
We emphasise that although the results can be very good, they are not permanent cures — and maintenance treatments or other therapies (topicals/oral) are often still required.
Number of sessions: we recommend a course of treatments (often 2-5 sessions) spaced weeks apart; in some cases, maintenance sessions every year or so.
Some improvement may be seen fairly soon (weeks) in redness and visible vessels, but full effect (especially if skin has texture change) takes longer. Because rosacea is chronic,
You will have a consultation to assess skin type, severity, underlying factors (skin care, triggers, other health issues). We will do a patch test.
During treatment: Depending on device, you may feel warmth, tingling, mild discomfort, we may use cooling to protect skin.
Aftercare: You’ll likely be advised to avoid strong sun exposure, use good sun protection, avoid triggers (hot drinks, alcohol, spicy food, extreme temperature changes) that flare rosacea; gentle skincare; possibly avoid other aggressive treatments for a few days.
Maintenance: Because rosacea is a long-term condition, even after laser you may need ongoing skincare, lifestyle/triggers management, and possibly further laser/top-up sessions.
Side effects: Redness, mild swelling immediately after; possible darkening of vessels (temporary).
laser and light-based therapies for Rosacea (often called acne-rosacea when there are acne-like bumps) — how it works, suitability, benefits
Laser or light-based therapies aim to target the visible blood vessels (telangiectasias), persistent redness (erythema), flushing and sometimes the inflammatory bumps/pustules associated with rosacea.
The mechanism: light of a certain wavelength is absorbed by haemoglobin in the dilated blood vessels → the vessels heat up, collapse/coagulate, then gradually are reabsorbed by the body. This reduces visible redness/veins aswell as targeting the sebaceous (oil) glands and inflammation when acne-rosacea is part of the picture (i.e., pimples + inflammation) by using other wavelengths or combinations.
can be an effective option for reducing visible blood vessels and flushing associated with rosacea.
We emphasise that although the results can be very good, they are not permanent cures — and maintenance treatments or other therapies (topicals/oral) are often still required.
Number of sessions: we recommend a course of treatments (often 2-5 sessions) spaced weeks apart; in some cases, maintenance sessions every year or so.
Some improvement may be seen fairly soon (weeks) in redness and visible vessels, but full effect (especially if skin has texture change) takes longer. Because rosacea is chronic,
You will have a consultation to assess skin type, severity, underlying factors (skin care, triggers, other health issues). We will do a patch test.
During treatment: Depending on device, you may feel warmth, tingling, mild discomfort, we may use cooling to protect skin.
Aftercare: You’ll likely be advised to avoid strong sun exposure, use good sun protection, avoid triggers (hot drinks, alcohol, spicy food, extreme temperature changes) that flare rosacea; gentle skincare; possibly avoid other aggressive treatments for a few days.
Maintenance: Because rosacea is a long-term condition, even after laser you may need ongoing skincare, lifestyle/triggers management, and possibly further laser/top-up sessions.
Side effects: Redness, mild swelling immediately after; possible darkening of vessels (temporary).