Rosacea

Clear troublesome Rosacea with Intense Pulsed light (IPL)

Rosacea is estimated to affect over 14 million people in the USA, many of whom have no idea that they have it, and don't seek treatment. It is characterized by facial redness and may include pimples and small visible blood vessels (Facial Telangiectasia) Environmental triggers can cause the blood vessels in the face to expand and worsen Rosacea. Some common triggers are alcohol, weather extremes, stress, and spicy foods.

Left untreated Rosacea can worsen. Alcohol consumption can aggravate Rosacea.

While there is no permanent cure for Rosacea, many treatments can substantially improve your appearance. Rosacea symptoms will vary significantly in different people. Dr. Richardson can personalize a treatment regimen to fit your unique symptoms. Treatments available for Rosacea include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, prescription skin care, laser therapy or a combination of these.

IPL uses light energy to target the dilated blood vessels symptomatic of Rosacea. Dr. Richardson uses his experience to adjust the wavelength and other aspects of the light energy emission to target the depth and location for your specific symptoms. The light energy targets and eliminates the dilated vessels without affecting your surrounding skin. The results are immediate and there is no down time. Several treatments may be required.