Redness on the face

The older you get, the more your skin color, texture and, of course, elasticity gradually begin to change. Redness on the face is a problem that sooner or later begins to bother some people from an aesthetic point of view.

Temporary redness on the cheeks and the tip of the nose, triggered by cold or heat, are completely natural and are caused by a short-term increase in blood flow of the superficial capillaries. However, if the redness persists permanently, small red veins are constantly dilated, blood pools in them and a network of vessels becomes clearly visible. These reddenings are primarily vascular dilations, medically Teleangiectasias, which are not a disease but primarily constitute a cosmetic problem. Unfortunately, reddened noses are far too often misinterpreted as “drinkers’ noses” being misinterpreted.

These facial reddenings, medically Couperose called, usually have a genetic cause and can be exacerbated by a variety of extrinsic factors. A constitutional cause is strongly assumed, since, as in so many areas, women are once again slightly disadvantaged here. A connective tissue weakness and external influencing factors such as strong temperature fluctuations, sun exposure, nicotine consumption or caffeine consumption, alcohol, spicy foods etc. favor its progression.

The word “Couperose” comes from French and means “copper rose,” since the cheeks can appear copper-red. If couperose is increasingly pronounced and inflammation is also present, it may possibly be referred to as rosacea, the “rose disease”.

The treatment of redness on the face - couperose & rosacea

Good news for all those who are bothered by the unsightly facial redness: these can be treated with special lasers. An effective and gentle method to laser away the small veins is the Gefäßlaser des IDAS-Systems there. As a specialist for superficial alterations, this laser system is one of the most modern and most powerful laser systems on the market. Especially short pulses with high energy treat bothersome redness in a targeted and particularly gentle way, without excessively straining the surrounding tissue.

The light pulse is absorbed by the red blood pigment and converted into heat,. In the process the blood coagulates and the blood vessel seals and is subsequently broken down by the body. Thanks to this special laser the treatments are almost painless.

Vascular indications such as Telangiectasias, couperose, rosacea, hemangiomas and spider naevi respond with exceptionally good results to treatment with this laser. Often a single session is sufficient to eliminate or significantly reduce redness. Immediately after the treatment the area may swell slightly and show a general redness. Depending on the size of the treated area this reaction may be absent to mild or strong for 2–3 days. Sometimes small, pinpoint, barely noticeable crusts appear which can be easily covered with makeup, detach on their own after a few days and leave a nice even complexion. Special healing ointments can speed up this process a little. At intervals of 5–6 weeks a follow-up treatment can take place if necessary. The skin is usually more light-sensitive after treatment, which is why intensive sunbathing should be avoided in the first two weeks and sunscreens should be used.

So nothing stands in the way of a harmonious complexion!

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