Most patients require a series of treatments ranging from a single session for small areas or monthly treatments until the discolouration has subsided. Patients can expect to feel heat and stinging during the treatments, and will leave with the sensation of having a sunburn that resolves quickly after treatments. Fotona’s unique laser system allows practitioners to customize treatment options for patients according to the characteristics of the skin condition. Customization works by adjusting the laser parameters to effectively destroy dilated blood vessels associated with their size, depth, and colour.

Patients seeking Rosacea therapies should have their skin assessed by a skin specialist to receive the appropriate treatment that will effectively reduce their symptoms. Patients experiencing chronic Rosacea in the form of erythema, papules, and pustules are ideal candidates for Fotona Rosacea-reducing laser treatments. Fotona’s Rosacea-reducing therapies are not recommended for people experiencing contact dermatitis or active acne. People using Accutane, other photosensitizers, or products that increase blood flow, warfarin, salicylic acid, or other vasodilators should also not take this treatment.

Typical signs and symptoms of rosacea include facial flushing, blushing, redness, burning, red bumps, and small cysts. The symptoms tend to come and go. The skin may be clear for weeks, months, or years and then erupt again. Rosacea tends to evolve in stages and typically causes inflammation of the skin of the face, particularly the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin.

Patients can expect to feel heat and stinging during the treatments, with all pain sensations resolving after treatments. Post-treatment risks for patients prone to hypermelanosis include post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and possible skin discoloration. Longevity Medical Aesthetics provides complimentary consultations so we can achieve optimal results and customize a treatment program based on your current skin conditions.

Fotona Rosacea Reducing laser treatments are recommended every 4-6 weeks with a minimum of 3 treatments. Some clients do require more than 3 treatments to see results, as well as some clients require ongoing treatments to maintain results. We will monitor the final results three months after the last treatment session to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments.