Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Special Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea can be classified into two forms: vascular rosacea and reactive rosacea.

Vascular rosacea refers to cases where fine capillaries are visible to the naked eye.

For vascular rosacea, where thin capillaries are visible to the naked eye, treatments such as Vbeam or Excel V

vascular laser treatments are primarily considered.

To remove fixed blood vessels, direct thermocoagulation treatment is required.

However, if only this treatment is performed, there is a possibility that rosacea may recur within 3 to 6 months.

Therefore, after removing the blood vessels, a process to soothe the skin's hypersensitivity itself should also be carried out.

Reactive rosacea primarily exhibits a 'flushing' phenomenon where the skin easily reddens in response to external stimuli.

This means that rather than the blood vessels themselves being enlarged, their reactivity is excessively sensitive.

For such reactive rosacea, vascular laser treatment may have limited effects and may even exacerbate redness due to irritation.

In such situations, microneedle radiofrequency (Needle RF) treatments like Secret or Potenza are primarily considered.

Several principles by which Secret RF treatment, Elysis, and Potenza Needle RF contribute to rosacea improvement are as follows:

1. Dermal Regeneration Induction

Helps improve skin structure.

Needle RF delivers high-frequency energy to the dermis, activating fibroblasts.

This promotes the production of extracellular matrix (ECM) components such as collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

This contributes to increasing the density and elasticity of the dermal layer.

As a result, superficial blood vessels may become less sensitive to external stimuli and less visible to the naked eye.

As the skin's foundation becomes firmer, excessive vascular reactions can be expected to decrease.

2. Vasomotor Regulation

Alleviation of Sensitive Vascular Reactivity

Reactive rosacea is characterized by a tendency for blood vessels to dilate easily.

Needle RF stabilizes the smooth muscles of blood vessels through repeated delivery of thermal energy.

Concurrently, by regulating the overly reactive autonomic nervous system signals, it can help gradually alleviate sudden flushing symptoms.

3. Inflammation Suppression

Regulation of Internal Skin Inflammatory Response

In skin where rosacea is chronic, inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, TNF-α, and VEGF tend to be excessively secreted.

This can dilate blood vessels,

promote melanin production,

and cause persistent redness.

Needle RF treatment uses localized heat generated in the dermal layer to reduce these inflammatory mediators, thereby offering an anti-inflammatory effect that can stabilize chronic inflammatory rosacea. However, individual results may vary.

4. Sebaceous Gland Stabilization

Alleviation of Heat Sensation and Redness through Sebum Regulation

Excessive sebum secretion can raise skin temperature, causing blood vessels to dilate more easily and exacerbating redness.

Needle RF delivers thermal energy to the dermal layer around the sebaceous glands, regulating sebum secretion. Particularly in cases where rosacea is accompanied by oily skin, a reduction in skin heat and stinging sensation can be expected.

5. Neurological Hypersensitivity Regulation

Regulation of Redness-Inducing Neurotransmitters

When the skin is irritated, vasodilatory neuropeptides such as Substance P and CGRP are secreted from sensory nerve endings. These substances dilate blood vessels and cause symptoms like redness, heat sensation, and stinging.

Repeated Needle RF treatments can reduce the hypersensitivity of these nerve endings, helping to alleviate excessive redness reactions. Since treatment results may vary individually, it is advisable to consult with a specialist before making a decision.

It's easy to think of facial flushing (rosacea) as simply a reddening of the skin surface.

However, in reality, various complex causes are at play, including a thinned dermis, hypersensitive nerve responses, chronic inflammation, and sebaceous gland dysfunction.

Vascular lasers like Excel V and Vbeam, and needle RF treatments like Secret and Potenza, respectively,

can help alleviate visible redness and improve the internal skin environment.

When such a multifaceted approach is balanced, a positive impact on reducing the recurrence of rosacea symptoms can be expected.

Beyond simply resolving visible symptoms, fundamental improvement of the skin environment can be considered crucial.

Genesis Laser

- Delivers precise thermal energy deep into the skin to help stabilize blood vessels.

- Stimulates collagen production, which can also have a positive effect on improving skin elasticity and pores.

- Can help alleviate rosacea and improve skin texture without disrupting daily life.

Secret Needle RF

- Delivers thermal energy to the dermis through micro-needles, which can contribute to alleviating rosacea symptoms.

- Strengthens the dermis, which can help stabilize blood vessels in the long term.

- Can also expect improvements in skin barrier function and pore reduction.

Recommended For

• 1. Those who frequently experience redness on their skin and feel discomfort.
• 2. Those concerned about rough skin texture accompanying rosacea.
• 3. Those who wish to address and improve the fundamental causes of rosacea.

Treatment Features

• 1. With a short treatment time of approximately 10 minutes, you can attempt to alleviate rosacea symptoms.
• 2. There is minimal burden regarding recovery time after the procedure, allowing for an easy return to daily life.
• 3. In addition to alleviating rosacea symptoms, it can help manage various skin concerns simultaneously, such as strengthening the skin barrier, improving elasticity, and reducing pores.