What does healthy skin look like? Everyone may have a slightly different answer to that question, but most can probably agree—it doesn’t include discoloration, uneven texture, and enlarged blood vessels.
At Dundee Dermatology, we care about your skin, and we want to make sure it looks its best, so you can feel more confident every day. So if you’re struggling with rosacea, and you want a noticeable solution, we can provide the treatment you need.
DermaV can reduce signs of rosacea for a clearer, healthier appearance. For the best rosacea treatment in West Dundee, come to Dundee Dermatology, and read our new blog for more information.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin condition that manifests as red discoloration and bumpy, uneven texture, most often on the face. Other common symptoms of this condition include visible blood vessels, warm or burning skin, and dry eyes. Skin around the nose may grow thicker because of rosacea.
This creates a more bulbous appearance of the nose. Rosacea is a chronic condition that comes in waves. It may go into remission for a period, only for a serious flare-up to occur in the future.
With a rosacea treatment in West Dundee, you can manage this skin condition and reduce the severity of your flare-ups.
What Causes Rosacea?
Despite the prevalence of rosacea—affecting about 14 million adults in the United States alone—experts are not sure what causes the condition. That said, we can rule a few things out.
Rosacea is not a result of poor skin hygiene, so even people with robust skincare routines can develop it. This condition is also not contagious, so you don’t have to worry about passing it onto friends or family.
However, some experts believe that rosacea is genetic. Others believe that it stems from everyday factors, like sun, harsh wind, and even emotional stress.
Risk Factors
Some people may be at higher risk of developing rosacea than others. There are a number of potential risk factors for this condition, including:
- Sensitive skin that burns in the sun
- A consistent smoking habit
- A family history of rosacea
People in their 30s through 50s may also have a higher chance of developing rosacea. Another risk factor is the patient’s assigned sex.
On average, assigned-female-at-birth patients have a much higher likelihood of experiencing this condition. In fact, some studies have shown that women are 3 times as likely to get rosacea than men. This doesn’t mean that men don’t suffer from rosacea. Anyone of any gender can get rosacea.
Is Rosacea Harmful?
Rosacea is not life-threatening. That said, the condition can progress if left unaddressed, so if you’re interested in a rosacea treatment in West Dundee, we recommend scheduling it as soon as possible.
Untreated rosacea can cause dilated blood vessels in the face, swelling, increased pore size, and even inflammation in the eyes. Rosacea may also have a significant impact on your psychological health.
As the condition progresses, you may feel more self-conscious or insecure about your appearance. But you are not alone in that feeling, and the right treatment helps you feel secure and confident again.
DermaV
For rosacea treatment in West Dundee, we recommend DermaV. DermaV is an effective, high-powered laser device that uses a combination of two wavelengths, 532nm and 1064nm, to clear damaged skin. Known for its precision, the DermaV laser device uses pulsed energy to target a variety of pigment and vascular concerns.
And because the device is able to cover more area, sessions are shorter.
The DermaV treatment also requires zero downtime, making it an excellent choice for patients looking for an effective rosacea treatment without extended recovery.
What DermaV Treats
The DermaV twin laser wavelengths work effectively to reduce rosacea, but the device can also treat other concerns. We may also recommend a DermaV treatment if someone wants to address:
- Facial veins
- Leg veins
- Spider veins
- Thread veins
- Angiomas
- Port wine stains
- And more cosmetic vascular conditions
If a patient is looking for a rosacea treatment in West Dundee, but they also struggle with one of the above concerns, our team members can develop a custom treatment plan with their needs in mind.
Getting Started With Your Rosacea Treatment
In West Dundee, we want to make sure you get the most out of your treatment. As such, we require an in-depth consultation with our team before your first session.
This consultation allows us to become better acquainted with you and your concerns. During this in-person meeting, our experts may ask you a variety of questions about your goals, expectations, medical history, and more.
After we’ve gathered this information, we can develop a personalized treatment plan to address your aesthetic needs. Then, we can get started on your first session—whether that be with DermaV or another one of our many skincare treatment options.
The Treatment Process
When you come in for your DermaV rosacea treatment in West Dundee, our skincare experts handle all the hard work. After we get you checked in, we have you sit in one of our comfortable treatment chairs to get started.
As we treat your skin, the device’s specialized pulses of energy target the blood vessels beneath the skin. The laser energy heats the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to collapse and allowing the body to absorb them completely. These blood vessels are primarily responsible for the redness and blemishes of rosacea, so when the body absorbs them, you can experience relief from your symptoms.
The More Comfortable Treatment Option
Some laser treatments painfully burn away skin to provide aesthetic results, but DermaV keeps patients comfortable. The device uses a specialized cryogenic cooling method. By blowing cold air on the treatment area, the device eases potential pain (enough that most patients don’t even require topical numbing agents).
That isn’t to say you won’t feel anything as the DermaV treats your rosacea. You may feel a slight discomfort during treatment. Most patients describe the sensation as a warm tingling or a rubber band snapping against the skin.
The Recovery Process
After your session ends, you won’t need to take any dedicated downtime. Whether you need to run errands, pick up the kids from school, or catch up on some work, you can. We know that the people of West Dundee are busy, and many of them don’t have hours of time to set aside for an aesthetic treatment—even if it’s the treatment they need.
As a result, we provide a rosacea treatment in West Dundee that doesn’t require intense recovery. You may experience some swelling or redness immediately following your session, but these symptoms should abate within hours. Our team members also give advice on how to mitigate these physical side effects.
Seeing Results Following Your Rosacea Treatment
For the best results, we recommend multiple DermaV treatments. The exact number of sessions may vary depending on factors like your goals and the severity of your condition.
Traditionally, however, we recommend patients receive anywhere from 2 to 4 treatments. You won’t have to wait long for those results, either. Patients usually notice and experience results within 7 to 10 days.
Be sure to follow our aftercare instructions as well. You can expect to experience lasting results, but they won’t be permanent. If your rosacea symptoms reappear, reach out to our team and we can schedule a maintenance appointment.
Read More About Our Treatments
If you think you could benefit from a rosacea treatment, but you’d like to know more about our clinic before you get started, take a look at our educational blog.
We’ve compiled all the information you could ever hope to learn about our clinic, our team, and our many treatment options. Whether you’re interested in a melasma treatment like BBL HEROic or a wrinkle treatment like RF microneedling, we have all the information you need.
We even have additional blogs about rosacea treatment at Dundee Dermatology. With dozens of free posts, there’s a lot to learn, so head over to our blog to get started!
Clear Your Skin and Boost Your Confidence
You deserve to see clear skin each time you look in the mirror. To reduce rosacea and feel relief, consider a treatment with DermaV. Get started by contacting our team and booking your consultation.
You can also get a head start on finding your ideal treatment with our free online planning tool. Just answer some simple questions and receive a personal recommendation. Experience prominent skin rejuvenation with a treatment from Dundee Dermatology.
