Rosacea
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas
Rosacea:
- Almost always affects the face only
- Is associated with
- Pimples (pustules)
- Papules (small bumps)
- Telangiectasia (enlarged or broken capillaries)
- A tendency to flush or blush easily
- Sometimes may cause enlargement of the nose (rhinophyma)
- Is commonly mistaken as a sign of alcoholism
- Is most common in persons with fair skin and northern european heritage
General Measures:
- Sunlight makes rosacea worse
- Avoid the sun and use a good sunscreen
- Some foods such as caffeine (coffee, tea), hot drinks, alcohol and spicy foods may make rosacea worse
- Consuming them in moderation or avoiding them may help
Treatment
- A variety of creams and pills are available
- Please talk to you doctor about your treatment options
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) – Fotofacials are effective for the treatment of broken capillaries (telangiectasia) and the redness of rosacea
Which aesthetic procedures and products can be used for rosacea?
- Medical Facials:
- This is a clinical facial, using pharmaceutical grade products by our qualified staff
- An exfoliant with fruit enzymes and salicylic acid is applied to help breakdown dead cells for smoother skin
- Facials purify the skin and produce a smoother, silkier appearance
- This is a relaxing, enjoyable treatment which leaves the skin silky and hydrated
- Recommended for:
- Dehydration
- Photodamage (sun damage)
- Aging Skin
- Acne
- Dull Skin
- Skin that needs rejuvenation
- To learn more about medical facials, please click here
- Mineral Make-Up and Colour Match Consultations for:
- Sheer to Flawless coverage foundation (cream, liquid and powder)
- Eye shadows
- Eye liners
- Lip sticks
- Lip glosses
- Blushes
- Bronzers
- Professional make-up tools (natural bristle brushes, lash curlers)
- To learn more about Mineral Make-Up and Colour Match Consultations, please click here
- Eye Lash Enhancing Treatments which help your own lashes to grow:
- Longer
- Thicker
- Fuller
- Darker
- To learn more about Eye Lash Enhancing treatments, please click here
- Microdermabrasions help to:
- Unclog pores
- Improve skin tone
- Remove devitalized and dead skin cell
- Give the skin a fresh glow
- To learn more about Microdermabrasion, please click here
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Fotofacial, Photofacial) treats:
- Broken blood vessels
- Background red skin tones
- Brown freckling
- Shrinks pores
- Improves sun damage
- Increases collagen in the skin
- All of these lead to smoother, younger looking skin and reduced redness at the same time
- To learn more about IPL, please click here
Do I need to get a doctor’s referral to set up an appointment?
- A referral is required to see Dr. Vignjevic for medical treatment of rosacea
- If you wish to see one of our knowledgeable aestheticians about the products or prodecures above, a referral is not necessary
- You can phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians
When can I start having treatments?
- Today!
- For your convenience, the services above are available in my office
Would you like to see a Video Demonstration?
- I am pleased to offer a new section on the website with video demonstrations of various procedures
- To watch a video-clip in which Dr. V talks about:
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacials, please click here
- Microdermabrasion, please click here
Rosacea – Cheek
What if you are interested to learn more?
If you would like to learn more please phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians or