Rosacea
IPL treatments to reduce facial redness, visible blood vessels, and rosacea flare-ups.
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps. Rosacea typically affects the central face, including the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin.
How do Rosacea Form?
It is often triggered by factors such as heat, sun exposure, spicy foods, alcohol, stress, and temperature changes.
Rosacea Types
Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETR)
Persistent facial redness (erythema), flushing, and visible small blood vessels (telangiectasia).
Papulopustular Rosacea (Acne Rosacea)
Persistent redness with temporary red bumps (papules) or pus-filled spots (pustules).
Phymatous Rosacea (Rhinophyma)
Skin thickening and enlargement, most commonly on the nose, causing a bumpy, bulbous appearance (rhinophyma).
Ocular Rosacea
Affects the eye area, causing bloodshot, watery, or dry eyes.
Signs & Symptoms
Persistent redness and flushed skin on the cheeks, nose, and forehead; visible blood vessels or broken capillaries on the skin's surface; small red pus-filled bumps resembling acne; and burning or stinging sensitivity in affected areas.
Our Treatment Options
Cynosure Icon MaxG
Uses targeted intense pulsed light (IPL) technology to address vascular components of rosacea. It selectively targets hemoglobin within dilated blood vessels, gently heating and reducing their appearance over time. This helps minimize redness and visible capillaries while improving overall skin tone. Treatments may be combined with medical-grade skincare or anti-inflammatory topical therapies, depending on severity and individual skin sensitivity.
What to Expect During Your Session
Consultation
A comprehensive consultation is performed to assess rosacea type, triggers, and skin sensitivity.
Skin Assessment
Your provider evaluates vascular involvement, redness distribution, and skin reactivity to determine safe treatment settings.
Treatment Application
The Cynosure Icon MaxG delivers controlled light energy to targeted vascular structures. Treatments are generally well tolerated with a mild warming or snapping sensation.
Post-Treatment Care
Temporary redness or mild swelling may occur and typically resolves within hours to a few days.
Aftercare Guidance
- Avoid heat, sun exposure, and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
- Use gentle, non-irritating skincare products
- Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily
- Avoid known personal rosacea triggers when possible
Consultation
A comprehensive consultation is performed to assess rosacea type, triggers, and skin sensitivity.
Skin Assessment
Your provider evaluates vascular involvement, redness distribution, and skin reactivity to determine safe treatment settings.
Treatment Application
The Cynosure Icon MaxG delivers controlled light energy to targeted vascular structures. Treatments are generally well tolerated with a mild warming or snapping sensation.
Post-Treatment Care
Temporary redness or mild swelling may occur and typically resolves within hours to a few days.
Aftercare Guidance
- Avoid heat, sun exposure, and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
- Use gentle, non-irritating skincare products
- Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily
- Avoid known personal rosacea triggers when possible
Results Expectation
Improvements in redness and visible vessels typically develop gradually over a series of treatments. Many patients notice a more even skin tone and reduced flushing after multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart.
Important Disclaimer: Rosacea is a chronic skin condition. While laser and IPL treatments such as the Cynosure Icon MaxG can significantly improve visible symptoms, results are not permanent or finite, and maintenance treatments may be required over time.
Why Choose Our Treatment?
Icon MaxG IPL
Targets hemoglobin in dilated vessels to reduce redness and visible capillaries
Non-Invasive
Gentle light energy with no surgery or needles required
Quick Recovery
Mild redness resolves within hours to a few days
Improved Skin Tone
Gradual reduction in flushing and visible vessels over a series of sessions
Before & After
See the difference our treatments can make.
* Individual results will vary and are not guaranteed.