What Causes Rosacea and How to Treat it

How to Treat Rosacea

At New York Skin & Vein Centers, we treat rosacea with a comprehensive plan that provides results. Rosacea ranges widely in severity, so each person’s treatment plan will differ. Your methods of rosacea management include:

• Trigger avoidance
• ZO Skin Health products
• Topical prescription treatments
• Laser therapy

Laser treatments seal shut the blood vessels that cause the redness and individual broken capillaries that make you look flushed and blushed. We perform Laser treatments with the Excel® V laser. This laser uses two wavelengths, allowing it to target red, blue, purple, and brown pigments. The laser energy heats these pigments, closing the redness-causing blood vessels. This provides long-lasting relief from symptoms such as flushing, redness, and uneven skin tone. 

Is There Any Downtime After Rosacea Treatment?

Medical-grade ZO Skin Health products provide a non-irritating way to improve skin oiliness, roughness, and bumps. Prescription treatments are stronger and can have side effects for some people, although these are usually mild. The Excel® V laser usually causes a day or two of sunburn-like redness and sensitivity. You can resume all your usual activities within that time. However, make sure to avoid sun exposure.