Rosacea
Chronic redness and visible veins don’t have to be your permanent "normal." We use advanced, vascular-focused technology to calm inflammation and restore a clear, even complexion.
Chronic redness and visible veins don’t have to be your permanent "normal." We use advanced, vascular-focused technology to calm inflammation and restore a clear, even complexion.
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the face. Unlike temporary blushing, it causes persistent redness, visible blood vessels (broken capillaries), and sometimes small, red, pus-filled bumps that resemble acne. While there is no cure, understanding your symptoms and utilizing modern clinical treatments can dramatically restore a calm, even complexion.
Because rosacea shares symptoms with other various skin concerns like acne or general sensitivity, accurate identification is the first step toward relief. According to the Canadian Dermatology Association, rosacea typically begins after age 30 and often affects those with fair skin.
Primary concerns include:
If you are unsure of your specific subtype, booking a personalized skin assessment with our clinical technicians is highly recommended.
Rosacea flare-ups are often linked to environmental and lifestyle factors. Check off the factors below that seem to worsen your facial flushing to see your management priority.
At Deco de Mode, we avoid a "one-size-fits-all" approach. To effectively manage chronic redness and inflammation, our vascular-focused treatments safely target broken capillaries and stimulate healthy cellular turnover.
Because rosacea involves vascular irregularities, light-based therapies are the gold standard for long-term management. We utilize broadband light therapy (BBL) and advanced IPL solutions (Lumecca) to gently heat and collapse superficial blood vessels. The body then naturally absorbs them, drastically reducing background redness and flushing.
For patients experiencing skin thickening or bumps associated with rosacea, we recommend radiofrequency microneedling via Sylfirm X. This technology features a specific continuous wave mode that treats vascular pigmentation while simultaneously calming the basement membrane of the skin.
Additionally, fractional laser treatments like MOXI can be carefully calibrated to improve skin tone and texture without causing excessive heat-induced flare-ups.
Clinical treatments do the heavy lifting, but home care maintains your results. According to HealthLinkBC, managing your skin barrier is vital.
Currently, there is no permanent cure for rosacea. However, it is highly manageable. A combination of clinical vascular treatments (like BBL or Lumecca) to address existing redness, paired with diligent trigger avoidance and medical-grade skincare, can keep your skin clear and calm for extended periods.
Traditional, aggressive physical microneedling can sometimes agitate active rosacea. However, Sylfirm X is different. It uses pulsed wave radiofrequency specifically designed to target abnormal blood vessels and strengthen the skin's basement membrane, actively treating rosacea rather than aggravating it.
Most clients see a noticeable reduction in redness and broken capillaries after just 1 to 3 sessions of BBL or Lumecca IPL. However, because rosacea is chronic, we typically recommend a primary series of treatments followed by 1 to 2 maintenance sessions per year.
Yes. Vasodilators (substances that widen blood vessels) are common triggers. This includes alcohol, caffeine, hot beverages, and spicy foods. Keeping a food diary can help you pinpoint exactly which foods cause your cheeks to flush.
