Approach to Rosacea

Rosacea is typically divided into two types: vascular type, which manifests as a problem with blood vessels, and reactive type, which responds sensitively to external stimuli.

Vascular rosacea is characterized by visibly prominent capillaries.

If fine capillaries are observed with the naked eye,

vascular laser treatments such as V-Beam or Excel V can be considered as a primary option.

Such fixed blood vessels are treated with direct thermal coagulation to achieve improvement.

However, it's important to keep in mind that this treatment alone may lead to recurrence within 3 to 6 months.

Therefore, it is advisable to combine vascular removal treatment with management that controls the skin's hypersensitivity.

Reactive rosacea primarily presents as flushing, where the face easily reddens due to external stimuli.

This phenomenon occurs not because the blood vessels themselves are enlarged, but because their reactivity becomes sensitive.

In such cases, vascular laser treatment may have limited expected effects, or could even stimulate and worsen redness.

In these situations, improvement can be expected through microneedle RF treatments, known as Secret or Potenza.

There are several mechanisms by which microneedle RF treatment contributes to rosacea improvement.

1. Dermal layer regeneration promotion

Strengthening the skin structure

Microneedle RF delivers high-frequency energy to the dermal layer, activating fibroblasts.

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

As the density of the dermal layer increases and elasticity improves,

shallow blood vessels can be expected to be less sensitive to external stimuli and appear less prominent to the naked eye.

As the skin foundation strengthens, it helps reduce excessive blood vessel movement.

2. Vascular reactivity stabilization

Regulating the reaction of sensitive blood vessels

Reactive rosacea is characterized by excessive dilation of blood vessels.

Microneedle RF can help stabilize the smooth muscles around blood vessels through repeated thermal stimulation, and

modulate the signal transmission of the hypersensitive autonomic nervous system, thereby alleviating flushing symptoms.

3. Inflammation reduction

Controlling inflammation within the skin

In skin with long-standing rosacea, pro-inflammatory substances such as IL-1β, TNF-α, and VEGF tend to be excessively secreted.

This dilates blood vessels,

stimulates melanin production, and

can ultimately lead to persistent redness of the skin.

Microneedle RF can help stabilize chronic inflammatory rosacea by suppressing these pro-inflammatory substances with localized heat delivered to the dermal layer.

4. Sebaceous gland function regulation

Reduced sebum secretion alleviates heat and redness

Excessive sebum secretion can increase skin temperature, which promotes vasodilation and may further exacerbate rosacea.

Microneedle RF helps regulate sebum secretion by delivering thermal energy to the dermal layer around the sebaceous glands. Especially in cases of rosacea accompanied by oily skin, simultaneous improvement of heat and burning sensations can be expected.

5. Nerve reactivity regulation

Reduction of redness-inducing neurotransmitters

When the skin is stimulated, vasodilatory neuropeptides such as Substance P and CGRP can be secreted from sensory nerve endings. These substances induce vasodilation and can worsen redness, heat, and burning sensations.

Consistent microneedle RF treatments can reduce the hypersensitivity of these nerve endings, contributing to the control of excessive redness reactions.

Redness symptoms on the skin might not be just a surface phenomenon.

Within redness, various factors can be at play, such as a weakened dermis, an overactive nervous system, chronic inflammation, or sebaceous gland dysfunction.

There are laser devices like Excel V and V-Beam, and treatments such as Secret and Potenza Needle RF.

These help to alleviate surface skin problems or improve the internal skin environment.

When these diverse approaches are applied harmoniously, more positive results can be expected in redness management.

While it's necessary to temporarily calm redness, improving the internal skin environment can be a fundamental approach for long-term management.

Genesis Laser

- Can help stabilize blood vessels deep within the skin using subtle thermal energy.

- Can positively impact skin elasticity improvement and pore refinement by stimulating collagen production.

- Low recovery burden after treatment, allowing for no disruption to daily life, and can expect redness relief along with improved skin texture.

Secret Needle RF

- Can help relieve redness by delivering thermal energy deep into the skin through micro-needles.

- Can strengthen the dermal layer, positively influencing long-term blood vessel stabilization.

- Can expect various combined improvements, such as healthier skin barrier and reduced pore size.

Recommended For

• 1. Individuals experiencing difficulties with facial redness (rosacea symptoms)
• 2. Individuals concerned about rough skin texture along with redness
• 3. Individuals seeking fundamental management through improving the root cause of redness

Treatment Advantages

• 1. Can expect redness relief in a relatively short time.
• 2. Low recovery burden after treatment, allowing for immediate return to daily life.
• 3. This is a comprehensive approach that goes beyond redness management, strengthening the skin barrier, and positively impacting skin elasticity and pore refinement.