London Ontario Rosacea

Key Benefits of Laser Rosacea Treatments

When dermatologists first began using lasers to treat rosacea in the 1980s, these treatments involved a high risk of complications such as permanent scaring. The refinement of the lasers used and the techniques involved has since made laser treatments for rosacea not only more common and safe, but also a procedure with numerous key benefits.

The first thing many people want to know when considering laser rosacea treatments is whether they will hurt. This is the major benefit of London Ontario rosacea treatments—they're not painful. You'll feel a slight discomfort or stinging, but most patients don't even require a topical numbing cream pre-procedure. If you do require an anesthetic cream, it will be applied 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure.

Not only are the laser treatments not painful, but London Ontario rosacea treatment patients often see significant improvement after only one treatment. Several sessions will be needed to complete the treatment, and you'll need to come back in the future, but the dramatic improvement right from the start gives a huge self-esteem boost.

Another frequent concern is how long it will take you to recover from treatments. London Ontario rosacea treatments, when done with a laser, come with no downtime and only very minor side effects. You'll likely experience some redness, but this fades after an hour or two. The other common side effect is swelling. You'll see this go down within two to six hours, and it shouldn't last more than four days. Bruising may also occur, but it also fades within a week. Twenty percent of patients will have mild crusting, treatable by antibiotics and daily soaking until it clears up in 5 to 7 days. None of these side effects will cause you to miss work or other important events.

Improve Your Skin with London Ontario Rosacea Treatments

A key benefit of London Ontario rosacea treatments that you might not have thought about is the overall effect to the skin on your face. By now you know that laser rosacea treatments can reduce the redness found on your cheeks or forehead, reduce--if not eliminate altogether--the visibility of blood vessels, and reduce the effects of skin thickening. What you may not have known is that, at the same time, the laser will improve the texture and tone of your skin, help clear up scars and any actual acne breakouts, and potentially increase your facial skin's collagen production so that your face continues to produce healthier skin.

Despite these benefits, laser rosacea treatment is not for everyone. Examples of people who are unable to receive laser rosacea treatments include insulin-dependent diabetics, anyone with a clotting disorder, and those who have a suntan. Unlike the other conditions, if you have a suntan, you are able to simply wait and go for your laser rosacea treatment at a different time.

How You'll Benefit From London Ontario Rosacea Treatments

• Minimal pain
• No down time
• Limited side effects
• Rapid results
• Improvement in skin condition, scars and acne, and collagen production

Call us today at (519) 352-4545 to discuss receiving London Ontario rosacea treatments!