IPL Rosacea and
Acne Treatment in
Virginia Beach

What Causes Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes the blood vessels in the face to become visible giving the face and sometimes the neck and chest, a red or flushed appearance. Rosacea also manifests as small, pus-filled bumps. The cause for rosacea is not yet known and many that are affected by it are unaware of their condition. 

Rosacea can be effectively treated with Nordlys Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). IPL uses controlled light in specific wavelengths to mitigate inflammation, redness, pimples, and uneven skin tone, all of which are common side effects of rosacea. IPL offers a gentle and long-lasting solution for those who suffer from rosacea by gradually and naturally improving the skin’s appearance.

What Causes Acne?

At the root of every acne breakout is a clogged pore. Pores are the opening that surrounds each hair follicle, covering every inch of your face and playing an important role for your skin as they house your sebaceous glands. 

Those glands secrete sebum (oil) through the pore’s opening which helps to protect the skin and maintain its suppleness. The problem comes when pores get clogged with dirt, dead skin, excess oil, and potentially bacteria leading to breakouts. The clog becomes a comedo (more commonly known as blackheads and whiteheads).

If bacteria come into contact with the comedo, it can become inflamed and turns into a papule (a reddish pimple) or a pustule (a papule that’s filled with pus). There are also the more severe forms of acne which include

nodular and cystic acne, both of which form beneath the surface of the skin and are more likely to leave behind a scar. 

For some, a more extensive skincare routine including cleansing and exfoliating regularly can help to prevent acne. For others, however, the situation is much more complicated. In these situations, a basic skincare regimen and over-the-counter medications may not be enough to get your skin back to the point of being acne-free. 

But you don’t have to go it alone. If you’ve tried these strategies and haven’t seen any progress, Virginia Surgical Arts offers you the next step. Our skincare professionals will not only be able to nail down the source of your acne (which aids in finding the best way to treat it) but we also offer in-office treatments specifically meant to target acne, rosacea, and scarring.

The IPL Solution

How Can IPL Help Me?

IPL uses broad-spectrum visible light pulses to eliminate broken blood vessels, hyperpigmentation, redness, and other common skin conditions. It is commonly used to treat:

IPL Treatment for Rosacea

The device used in IPL produces a heating effect on the skin that breaks apart red blood cells which can cause redness. 

IPL Treatment for Acne

IPL is effective at killing bacteria and halting the body’s overproduction of sebum. The treatment also increases collagen production and helps to improve the look of acne scars.

Acne Treatment Benefits for Clients:

• Clearer skin

• A comfortable, well-tolerated procedure

• No downtime

• Non-invasive procedure

• Eliminates or reduces the need for oral acne medication

IPL Acne treatments are perfect for patients with stubborn acne breakouts that do not respond to prescription medication and other treatment modalities. Our Nordlys light device concentrates the light into individual pulses that target acne-causing bacteria.

This results in a decrease of acne lesions by approximately 40%. This modality of treatment offers patients a long remission time between sessions without any drug-related side effects.

IPL is also used to treat spider veins, broken capillaries, age spots, hyperpigmentation, and freckles.