How does the Fotona laser treat rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory reaction to reactive oxygen free radicals in the skin’s cellular system. Fotona’s Nd:YAG laser has a wavelength of 1064 nm that can effectively treat a wide range of vascular and pigmentation problems. The Fotona laser targets red, purple and violet pigmentation in the skin’s blood vessels by delivering controlled laser energy to coagulate them, reducing their size and intensity. That’s an effective treatment of rosacea.
What can I expect?
Fotona SP Dynamis laser treatments for rosacea are fast and effective. Most patients require a series of treatments ranging from a single session for small areas at longer monthly intervals until the discoloration disappears. Patients can expect to feel a zapping sensation accompanied by heat, a bit like the snap of a rubber band. A personalized treatment to adjust the laser parameters to effectively destroy the dilated blood vessels associated with their size, depth and color.
Who is a good candidate?
Fotona's rosacea reduction treatments are not recommended for people who are potentially pregnant or who suffer from contact dermatitis or active acne. People who use Accutane, other photosensitizers or products that increase blood flow such as warfarin, salicylic acid or other vasodilators should also not undergo this treatment.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a vascular disease that can sometimes be confused with other skin conditions such as acne and even sunburn in some cases. Persistent redness of the skin can be an indicator of rosacea, but this alone is not enough to establish a diagnosis of rosacea, as it could be a characteristic of other rare skin diseases. Patients suffering from chronic rosacea are ideal candidates for Fotona's laser treatments to reduce rosacea.
