ROSACEA TREATMENT

Since 2002 The Pulse Light Clinic has specialized in IPL treatment for Rosacea.

We have pioneered IPL techniques including multiple passes of Intense Pulsed light (IPL) to reach errant vessels under the skin.

These contribute greatly to facial flushing and redness and surface capillaries. We are able to achieve good to excellent clearance of telangiectasia and the chronic red face, as well as significantly decreasing the intensity and duration of the facial flush.  

We have used and continue to use the most advanced IPL equipment, tried and tested against our rigorous standards of safety and performance. We have pushed the boundaries of what is possible using IPL technology.   Consequently, over the years we have amassed a wealth of understanding and clinical knowledge of the condition of Rosacea and its treatment.  We strive for clinical excellence and are a results led clinic.

The successful outcome of IPL treatment for Rosacea is determined by the experience and training of the IPL practitioner.
A perfunctory IPL pass of the face using the same preset parameters for every client will not eradicate the spread or depth of blood vessels seen in Rosacea.  To obtain the results possible with IPL, specific parameters geared to each individual Rosacea sufferer must be used not just at the beginning of treatment but through each successive session of IPL.

                      IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

This treatment is a non-invasive medical system that is effective at removing the structurally damaged blood vessels and diminishing constant facial redness. It offers a greater degree of selectivity for the treatment of the superficial facial microvessels and can also target the larger and deeper blood vessels. It also effectively treats more extensive areas of the face with less pain and greater speed than the older laser methods.

            How long is the Rosacea treatment?

Every patient is different and an initial consultation will be necessary to determine how many sessions the patient will need depending on the severity of the condition and the sensitivity of the skin one course of rosacea treatment can be between between 4 to 6 sessions.

This is a life long condition that will need to be monitored for the rest of the patients life. Once a course has been finished and the results are satisfactory, it is only necessary for 'top ups' once a year to keep the condition under control.

Does it hurt?

That depends on your level of tolerance to pain. The pulses of light have been described as feeling like a rubber band being flicked on your face.

                Things to consider for Rosacea Treatment

At the Pulse Light Clinic we are dedicated to achieve the most favourable outcomes for our clients, and as part of our commitment to this, we monitor each and every client extensively.

 We have witnessed and celebrated, successful treatment of Rosacea in thousands of cases, including all four sub-types.

There is no known cure for Rosacea, however we at the Pulse Light Clinic direct our attention to accomplish a remission, this is our goal: few or no flushing episodes, paler/clearer complexion, and an absence of visible facial blood vessels.

It is now widely accepted that IPL is a very effective treatment for Rosacea, with study after study revealing similar statistics. The most famous study carried out by Schroeter CA et. al in 2005 concluded an average of 77.8% clearance of rosacea lesions with minimal side effects, and that these results were maintained at follow-up which averaged around four and a half years. There are various smaller studies following this one, with similar conclusions.

IPL is now accepted as a proven technology for various skin and vascular issues and there is clearly no question that IPL has a profound and positive effect on redness, flushing, and the vascular lesions associated with Rosacea.  We have found a few people online who were unimpressed by their IPL therapy. On further examination, it appeared that their lack of success was closely related to the IPL practitioners’ inexperience of the technology and the condition of Rosacea itself. Conspicuously, finding the right practitioner with sufficient experience, with Rosacea treatment specifically is essential to a positive outcome.

Take care with your diet and avoid triggers. Diet and skin care should be the pre-cursors to treatment, they are not treatments but often reduce symptoms and flare-ups.
It is very important to have treatment as early as possible, and so as soon as you first suspect you have rosacea simply get a free consultation at the Pulse Light Clinic

  Diet:

Undoubtedly diet plays a role in the successful treatment of Rosacea.  Therefore the choice of a nutritionist who specialises in Rosacea is as essential as the choice of an IPL Rosacea specialist.We are all unique individuals and so is our biochemistry, so it is important that our diet is tailored for our particular requirements. 

By choosing the correct foods, flushing can be reduced and sometimes even eliminated, and it is thought that sometimes the small red blood vessels may also be strengthened as they repair themselves after flushing is reduced. All parts of the body self heal to an exte

There may be underlying digestive problems and these need to be recognised and rectified. Please read our e-booklet; a website with useful information diet (in the rosacea context) is NutritionalEssence.com

Triggers:

It is important to both identify and then avoid our own 'trigger' foods, and replace them with similar foods .

Rosacea Natural Treatment is an integral part of roscea treatment by PulselightClinic.

Early Diagnosis:

Large numbers of people are not aware they have the first signs of rosacea, which has also been called

'The Great Impostor' as many people confuse it with other skin conditions, e.g. sunburn or acne, (or even eye irritation), and so do not see a specialist

the numbers of people developing the condition is increasing as the baby boomers reach an age where it is more likely to develop.

Surveys have found that many people lack knowledge, including how to recognise Rosacea.

If you feel you may be developing early signs of the condition, then simply ask for a free first consultation and put your mind at rest.

Early diagnosis also makes treatment more effective.