What to do with rosacea
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This question is more complex than it seems at first glance.
The problems underlying the causes of rosacea are problems not with the skin, but with blood vessels, so even after laser treatment for rosacea, spider veins may appear on the face again. Unconditional “once and for all” getting rid of rosacea, unfortunately, is not yet possible.
Fortunately, modern cosmetology has tools that help delay relapse or prevent it altogether.
But here, as the well-known literary hero said, saving drowning people is the work of the drowning people themselves. Some drugs and methods of modern cosmetology will be beneficial for rosacea, while others will only harm and provoke new spider veins.
What can be done with rosacea and what cannot be done with rosacea?
Diet for rosacea
We will begin our story not with massages, masks and peelings, but with the fact that with rosacea it is necessary to change your lifestyle. And sometimes it’s quite radical.
No creams, masks or medications can help if your food harms your blood vessels. There is a version that alcohol, herbs, spices, and hot drinks, when they enter the stomach, cause a reflex expansion of the capillaries of the facial skin. As a result, the return of rosacea stars is guaranteed.
Do not get carried away with salty and spicy foods, eggs and butter - excess cholesterol is harmful for healthy blood vessels. But vegetable oil should definitely be included in the diet - season your salad with unrefined olive or sunflower oil, and you will see for yourself how grateful your skin will be.
The doctor does not prescribe special medications for rosacea, but usually recommends taking vitamin complexes. The most valuable vitamins for rosacea are vitamin C (ascorbic acid) or Ascorutin, vitamin P, vitamin K. By the way, there will be antioxidants, Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, blueberry and echinacea extracts, grape seed oil, rutin and collagen.
MESOTHERAPY
This is a procedure for introducing special compositions of vitamins and biologically active substances under the skin to a depth of 4 millimeters.
Indications for mesotherapy procedures:
- acne;
- increased sebum secretion;
- enlarged pores;
- unhealthy, dull complexion;
- uneven pigmentation (freckles, acne marks, age spots);
- excessive dryness of the skin;
- wrinkles;
- loss of skin elasticity;
- changing facial contours;
- age-related ptosis;
- scars.
Mesotherapy has a number of contraindications that must be taken into account:
- any infectious diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
- cosmetic procedures carried out less than a month ago that injure the epidermis:
- mechanical cleaning, peeling;
- liver or kidney dysfunction; endocrine diseases; - malignant tumors;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- skin damage on the face;
- herpes and other rashes;
- recent facial surgery;
- taking antibiotics, hormonal and blood thinning drugs;
- allergy to any of the components of the product.
It is not recommended to perform mesoprocedures during pregnancy, menstruation and breastfeeding.
The result of using meso cocktails:
- healthy complexion;
- lightening of age spots, freckles;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- increasing skin tone;
- moisturizing, eliminating dryness and tightness;
- reduction of ptosis (sagging skin);
- removal of toxins and free radicals;
- absence of blackheads and pimples.
There are a huge number of drugs for mesotherapy. The products used consist of one or more components that complement each other. The effect of mesotherapy is cumulative, a noticeable result appears after several procedures and lasts up to a year. The number of sessions and the resulting effect depend on the initial condition of the skin and the composition of the drug. To determine the optimal meso-cocktail for you and the number of procedures, you must consult a dermatologist.
Salon care: massage, facial cleansing, peeling for rosacea
Salons offer many methods of maintaining beauty. But, as it turns out, with rosacea, only a few of them are available to you - the most gentle and non-aggressive.
Thus, facial peeling for rosacea is prohibited. We are talking about any peeling, be it innocent “bran and oatmeal” or chemical peeling - peeling for rosacea is unacceptable, especially medium and deep.
Massage for rosacea is also prohibited. It is almost impossible to perform a manual or vacuum massage without stretching the skin and disturbing the capillaries.
Facial cleansing for rosacea is also contraindicated, especially manual cleansing. As a last resort, you can do ultrasonic cleaning. However, some cosmetic lines today offer unique protocols for non-traumatic facial cleansing specifically for problem skin.
The vaporizer, which is popular today, is acceptable in small doses, as well as microcurrents.
Ultrasound facial peeling.
Removing spider veins on the face: myths and reality
Healthy, clean skin is the dream of every woman. Unfortunately, it is not a reality for everyone. According to statistics, rosacea is the most common reason for visiting a cosmetologist.
Cuperosis is a disease caused by impaired local blood circulation in small vessels of the skin due to their increased fragility. The reasons for its occurrence may be different, but most often it is a genetic predisposition. Lifestyle (diet, sleep patterns, physical activity, smoking, stress, caffeine intake, etc.) also has a big impact on blood vessels and skin condition in general.
In general, rosacea does not affect the health status. However, its symptoms cause discomfort to women. Spider veins on the face are a pronounced cosmetic defect that catches the eye. With the help of aesthetic medicine, you can quickly and easily get rid of unpleasant mesh and redness of the skin. Because of their fears and worries, women postpone or even refuse to visit a cosmetologist. This is due to common myths. Let's look at them and compare fiction with reality.
1. Spider veins can be hidden with makeup without resorting to professional help.
A small capillary mesh can easily be masked with foundation. However, this cannot last forever. It should be understood that rosacea is a progressive disease. Gradually, his symptoms will begin to appear more and more clearly. The skin of the face will redden more intensely, and the vascular network will “grow.” The sooner congestion in the vessels is eliminated, the greater the chance that blood flow will be restored and the stars will disappear. A cosmetologist will help with this.
2. Spider veins cannot be removed without leaving a trace.
Another myth. Even large and extensive meshes can and should be removed. Laser removal of blood vessels is the most effective . One procedure is enough. The face has an extensive network of blood vessels. They are small and thin, the laser beam easily removes them without leaving scars. The result is visible after the first session.
3. Laser removal or photocoagulation of spider veins causes skin burns
It is not true. During the procedure, the skin itself and the tissues around the vessel are not overheated or damaged. The laser beam or flash of light only affects the hemoglobin inside the capillaries. It collapses, clogging the vessel and shutting it down from operation. The “star” disappears, and new healthy capillaries gradually form to replace it. The maximum that can happen after the procedure is redness of the facial skin for several hours.
4. Removing spider veins on the face is painful.
No. As already mentioned, the skin itself and the tissues surrounding the vessel are not affected. Overheating and burns also do not occur. During the session, a slight tingling sensation may be felt, but no more. Such cosmetic procedures do not require anesthesia, even when removing spider veins on the eyelids. But this is the most delicate area of the face!
5. It makes no sense to remove “stars”, because they will appear again
Aesthetic correction of spider veins shows 100% effectiveness. In the place where the “asterisk” was removed, it no longer forms. However, rosacea can remind itself again after a while. The spider veins may appear again, but not in the place of the removed one, but in another part of the face. To prevent the development of new “stars” in new areas of the skin, it is necessary to combat the causes of rosacea.
6. The appearance of spider veins on the face is not a reason to go to the doctor
It is not true. A visible capillary network is the first sign of rosacea. A cosmetologist will help eliminate conspicuous spots and redness, but the real cause of the problem will not be solved. Spider veins form again over time in a different location. Couperosis requires treatment not only from a cosmetologist, but also from a dermatologist or even an endocrinologist.
7. After laser coagulation of blood vessels there are a large number of restrictions
Most cosmetic procedures require a rehabilitation (recovery) period. After removing spider veins, there is only one recommendation: for a month after the procedure, you should avoid sunbathing (in the sun or in a solarium) or you can use sunscreen. There are no other restrictions.
ELOS TREATMENT OF COUPEROSIS
Poor blood circulation in the skin resulting from vascular skin diseases is rosacea. Couperosis externally looks like spider veins, networks of dilated capillaries in the nose, chin, cheeks, and legs. The causes of rosacea are different. Due to stagnation of blood flow, the skin does not receive enough fluid and ages over time. And also, without blood flow, skin cells do not receive the required amount of oxygen and nutrients. Thus, the consequences of rosacea are early aging and aging of the skin.
The difference between ELOS technology is the combination of two types of energy: laser and bipolar radio frequency. The duration of the procedure is maximum 30 minutes. The course does not exceed 4-6 procedures, once a month, depending on how long ago the spider veins appeared. And the main big advantage of skin treatment with ELOS technology is the complete absence of skin irritation. Only slight redness of the skin may occur, which completely disappears after 25 minutes, and therefore, immediately after the session, you can go to a business meeting, on a date, without changing your daily routine at all.
This procedure not only fights rosacea, but also allows you to achieve other wonderful effects:
- normalizes metabolic processes in the dermal layer;
- improves blood circulation;
- restores the structural and functional integrity of the epidermis;
- enhances cellular respiration;
- stops premature aging;
- stimulates the renewal of collagen fibers;
- tones;
- strengthens cell membranes.
- helps smooth out wrinkles;
- returns clarity to facial contours.
Dermatologists call the following absolute indications for Elos procedures:
- hyperpigmentation;
- vascular network;
- wrinkles;
- dull complexion;
- sagging soft tissues;
- laxity of the epidermis;
- uneven relief of the surface layer;
- post-acne;
- excessive swelling;
- increased production of sebaceous secretions;
- acne;
- rosacea;
- keratosis.
Despite the fact that the Elos device is absolutely safe for patients, doctors identify the following contraindications for this procedure:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- strong tan;
- tendency to solar dermatitis;
- fever and inflammatory diseases;
- diagnosed benign or malignant tumor;
- period of menstrual bleeding;
- long-term intake of vitamin A;
- diagnosed endocrine pathologies;
- diabetes;
- porphyrin disease;
- presence of pacemakers;
- herpes, HIV and any other viral and infectious diseases;
- tendency to form keloid scars;
- history of lupus erythematosus;
- recent use of tetracycline antibiotics and anticoagulants;
- the presence of a large number of moles and papillomas on the treated area of skin.
