One of the surprisingly most common concerns we address at Exhibit Medical Aesthetics is rosacea. Many people mistake rosacea for other concerns like acen, or uneven skin tone. Then, when they finally discover that the root cause of their hyperpigmentation is rosacea, they have a difficult time finding the right solution.
Thankfully, our team offers options for rosacea treatment in Denville. In this blog, we explain the causes and triggers for rosacea and how our in-office treatments and at-home products can help you reduce the appearance of redness for a more even-toned appearance.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that creates long-term flushing and redness. In some cases, it can also cause enlarged blood vessels or red pus-filled bumps to appear on your skin. Because of these different symptoms, rosacea often gets misidentified as acne or other skin concerns.
Because rosacea is chronic, it cannot be cured. However, you can work to reduce rosacea flare-ups and treat your skin when flare-ups do occur. While the exact triggers vary from person to person, these factors can make your symptoms worse.
Sunlight
Exposing your skin to direct sunlight can impact your skin in many ways, but for those with rosacea, the effects also aggravate flare-ups. Sunlight damages the collagen and elastin fibers that support your skin’s cellular structure, which decreases support for the blood vessels within your skin. As a result, those vessels can become dilated and leak fluid.
Stress
When you experience stress or anxiety, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones dilate the blood vessels and allow more blood to pass through, increasing the amount of inflammation and causing a flare-up within your complexion. Thankfully, you can reduce your risk of flare-ups with our rosacea treatment in Denville.
Temperature Changes
“Temperature changes” can mean the typical changes of the seasons (example: fall to winter) or the temperature changes from regularly visiting places that are either very warm or very cold (example: if you work in a place with walk-in freezers, or if you visit saunas regularly). These types of temperature changes can trigger rosacea flare-ups.
Spicy Foods
Eating spicy foods also causes flare-ups. As with stress or higher temperatures, spicy foods cause the blood vessels in your face to expand and allow more blood to pass through, increasing redness in your complexion. This can also occur when you drink alcohol.
Medications
Certain medications, like acid suppressants, antihistamines, blood pressure medication, and anxiety medication, can cause an increase in inflammation. Often, patients have medical needs for such medications, and they can’t avoid those triggers, so we offer services specifically for rosacea treatment in Denville.
Strenuous Physical Activity
Engaging in strenuous physical activity or exercise can also increase inflammation within your skin. Physical activity causes your blood vessels to dilate, which increases redness.
The Main Culprit
You may have noticed a common thread between all these triggers: blood vessels. You have superficial blood vessels and deep blood vessels in your body, and while they both help circulate blood throughout our body, they do so in different places.
Superficial blood vessels live close to the surface of the skin, and while they do help to regulate our body temperature, they can also be removed without causing any harm to the body. Deep blood vessels live deep within your muscles and bones, and they provide valuable nutrients for your muscles, organs, and other parts of your body to support normal function.
In rosacea treatments, we often try to reduce or remove the superficial blood vessels within your face that cause the redness. While this doesn’t fully “cure” rosacea, it can help reduce the amount and intensity of any flare-ups you experience.
Your Solution: Moxi BBL Laser
The revolutionary Moxi BBL laser helps reduce your superficial blood vessels. It uses the heat generated from laser light to damage and destroy the superficial blood vessels within your face.
Your body reroutes the blood to deeper blood vessels in your body, then collapses the damaged veins, absorbing and removing them using your lymphatic system. About 6 to 8 weeks after you finish your treatment series, you will notice an improved complexion and reduced redness.
The Moxi Process
Our team personalizes your rosacea treatment in Denville to your specific needs. However, you can expect to undergo a few specific steps when you visit our team for the Moxi BBL laser.
Consultation
For your first appointment, you meet directly with one of our experienced providers for a one-on-one consultation. They conduct a thorough skin examination and listen while you discuss your concerns and your overall aesthetic and wellness goals. They also ask you questions about your medical history to determine if you make a good candidate for the Moxi BBL laser.
Once they understand your needs, they talk with you about your best treatment options, working with you to create a care plan to help accomplish your goals.
Treatment
Once the time comes for your first Moxi appointment, arrive early and with a clean face. Your provider cleanses your skin again to remove any traces of makeup or lotion and applies a topical numbing cream to keep you more comfortable during your Moxi BBL session.
Once the numbing takes effect and you feel ready, your provider gives you protective goggles to put on and begins treatment! The Moxi BBL laser is noninvasive, and with the topical numbing cream in full effect, you should stay fairly comfortable.
You can expect your appointment to last about 30 to 45 minutes. Your provider glides the Moxi laser slowly across your skin, making sure to evenly target your dermis for the most effective treatment. Once your first session ends, your provider helps you schedule the next session in the treatment series and gives you post-care instructions to follow.
Results
Once you finish your full Moxi series, you will see your ideal results after about 6 to 8 weeks. You might notice initial improvements within just a few days of your first session, but as your body removes the damaged blood vessels and increases collagen and elastin production over the course of the next few weeks, you will gradually see more and more improvements.
While Moxi does not completely “cure” your rosacea, it can improve the appearance of redness. Our providers can also help you find ways to avoid common triggers, so you can reduce the frequency of flare-ups and the intensity of the inflammation.
The Magic of Moxi: Collagen & Elastin
While the main improvements in your rosacea come from the removal of superficial blood vessels, Moxi actually accomplishes a lot more for your skin, because it increases your natural collagen and elastin production.
Collagen and elastin are the proteins your body naturally makes to keep your skin, tissues, and muscles strong and flexible. They also aid in the healing process. The heat from the Moxi laser stimulates your body’s natural healing capabilities, increasing collagen and elastin production to improve concerns like hyperpigmentation, scarring, and more.
Commonly Asked Questions
We understand that finding the right rosacea treatment in Denville is no easy task, and you probably have a few more questions before deciding if Exhibit Medical Aesthetics is the right place for your care. So, we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions we hear about Moxi BBL, along with the corresponding answers, so you can feel confident in your treatment choices.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies from patient to patient, but most people find success with about 1 to 3 sessions of the Moxi BBL laser.
How do I prepare for the Moxi BBL Laser?
To prepare for your rosacea treatment in Denville, follow these steps:
- Arrive at your appointment with a clean face.
- Do not undergo other aesthetic treatments for about 4 weeks before your laser session.
- Make sure to wear a minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen when going outside the week before your Moxi session.
- Avoid using harsh skincare products for about 4 weeks before your appointment.
- Drink plenty of water the day before and on the day of your appointment.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol or using tobacco products for about 48 hours before your procedure.
Can superficial blood vessels return after I get treated with the Moxi BBL laser?
Yes, superficial blood vessels can return, even after we use the Moxi BBL laser to remove them. This is why we emphasize combining treatment with lifestyle changes that help you avoid triggers—to prevent the blood vessels from returning, so you don’t need more rosacea treatment in Denville.
Does Moxi work for other forms of hyperpigmentation?
The Moxi BBL laser does help with plenty of other forms of hyperpigmentation, not just rosacea. However, if you have melasma, then we may recommend an alternative form of care. Since melasma is a chronic skin condition that can be caused by exposure to light, laser light treatments like Moxi can actually sometimes make it worse.
To pair you with the best options for your unique skin, our team conducts a thorough skin examination during your consultation. That way, we have an in-depth understanding of your skin and what it needs to accomplish your goals.
Enjoy Clearer, Even-Toned Skin
At Exhibit Medical Aesthetics, we make pursuing your skin goals simple. You can simply book an appointment with one of our expert providers or use our complimentary treatment planning tool to begin exploring your best treatment options based on your unique needs.
Whether you’re looking for rosacea treatment in Denville or solutions for other skin concerns, we’re here to help.
