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    • Microneedling
    • PRP Facial Rejuvenation
    • Sclerotherapy
  • Laser Rejuvenation
    • Fractionated CO2 – Smart Xide DOT Resurfacing
    • Fraxel Dual Resurfacing
    • Blood Vessel Removal
    • Brown Spot Removal
    • Laser Hair Reduction / miraSmooth™
  • Body Shaping
    • CoolSculpting® for Body
    • Cool Sculpting® for Chin
    • Kybella™
    • Slimspec™
    • Thermage Cellulite Treatment
    • Liposuction
    • Emsculpt
  • General Dermatology
    • miraDry Treatment™ – Underarm Sweat Reduction
    • Botox® for Hyperhidrosis
    • Skin Cancer
      • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
      • Mole Exams and Skin Cancer Screenings
      • Photodynamic Therapy for Precancerous Lesions
    • Acne Treatments
    • Rosacea
    • Melasma
    • Allergy Patch Test
    • Rashes
    • Psoriasis
    • Hair Loss
    • Warts
    • Earlobe Repair
    • Ethnic Skin and Skin of Color
  • Esthetician Services
    • Reveal Skin Analysis
    • BLU-U light Therapy for Acne
    • Photo Dynamic Therapy for Sun Damage
    • Silkpeel Microdermabrasion
    • Chemical Peels
    • Brow Bar
  • Aesthetic Surgery/Procedures
    • Facial Surgery
      • Facelift Surgery
      • Eyelid Surgery
      • Brow Lift
      • Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
      • Neck Lift
      • Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
    • Breast Surgery
      • Breast Augmentation
      • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
      • Breast Reduction
      • Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
    • Body Contouring
      • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
      • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
      • Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
      • Buttocks Reshaping
      • Labiaplasty and Vaginal Rejuvenation
      • Liposuction
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Thigh Lift
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Rosacea

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a common inflammatory condition comprised of acne-like bumps plus dilated blood vessels, giving the cheeks and nose a ruddy, red complexion.   The inflammatory mediators (cathelicidins, kallikrienes, and matrix metalloproteinases) break down collagen and elastic tissue and release more inflammatory mediators to create a cascade of worsening redness. Occasionally eye irritation occurs in rosacea. Factors like sun exposure, strong winds, cold or hot weather, humidity, emotional stress, alcohol, hot drinks, spicy foods, tomatoes, citrus fruits, exercise, and irritating skin care products might aggravate rosacea.

How can I treat it?

Rosacea currently has no cure, but it can be controlled.  It is impossible to avoid all the rosacea tripwires in life, but at CCSD we can help you find the right medications which can control rosacea.

  • Antibiotics
  • Anti-inflammatories
  • Medicated creams:  Avene Redness relief cream SPF25 is a tinted lotion to use in the morning to improve the overall appearance of the skin.  Skin Recovery Cream can be used at any time to treat sensitive, dry, flaky skin.
  • Laser/Light treatments:  The Gemini Laser can be used to permanently reduce redness by eliminating the tiny dilated blood vessels on the nose, cheeks, and chin. Most patients receive 2-3 treatments.  There rarely is mild temporary swelling after treatment.
  • Antioxidants: SkinCeuticals Vit C, E and Ferulic acid Serum and Journee SPF30 contain antioxidants to prevent cell damage, and decrease redness.  Used daily, they will help improve some of the redness due to rosacea.
  • Sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide: Elta sunscreens and Colorscience Mineral Foundation can help prevent further development of red blood vessels thereby improving the outcomes from laser surgery and topical treatments.

Rosacea

Rosacea currently has no cure, but it can be controlled.  It is impossible to avoid all the rosacea tripwires in life, but at CCSD we can help you find the right treatments which can control rosacea.

Gemini treatments to calm facial redness by Dr. Pritzker
Rosacea ExcelV before and after
Rosacea ExcelV laser resurfacing
Excel V laser treatment for rosacea redness

excelv rosacea results

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