Red Face

Provider: Lee Mi-seok Theme Dermatology Clinic

Hello. This is Lee Mi-seok Theme Dermatology Clinic.

People communicate through conversation,

but they also express a wide range of emotions through their faces.

From changes in facial muscles when feeling sad or happy,

to changes in complexion depending on how you feel,

there are many ways of expression. However, there are cases where people misunderstand you because your cheeks turn red,

even when you are wearing makeup or are not embarrassed.

This condition is called facial flushing,

and it is a skin condition in which the face repeatedly becomes red and pale, causing changes in complexion.

It can lead to inconvenience in daily life, and if left untreated, it may develop into a chronic condition.

Today, Lee Mi-seok Theme Dermatology Clinic will explain the symptoms of facial flushing

and treatment methods.

What Is Facial Flushing?

Facial flushing is a skin condition in which the face appears red,

and recurrent flushing, papules, and blisters occur on prominent parts of the face such as the forehead and cheeks.

If left untreated,

it may become chronic.

When sebaceous gland activity increases, sebum secretion becomes more active, and as a result,

facial flushing may occur due to the dilation of skin blood vessels when the skin is exposed to air and then enters a warm place.

It may also occur due to various and complex factors such as irritation from harmful substances in cosmetics,

psychological issues, and the influence of hormones. Although facial flushing may appear temporarily,

if repeated flushing symptoms occur and are left untreated,

it can develop into a chronic condition. Therefore, it is advisable to seek treatment as early as possible.

Symptoms of Facial Flushing

Facial flushing: Even without emotional changes such as shyness or tension,

the face becomes red more easily when affected by others, and the redness lasts longer.

Vascular rosacea: The face becomes very red without any particular warning signs,

and the skin also feels hot at the same time.

Inflammatory rosacea: During seasonal transitions with a large temperature difference between day and night,

acne-like pimples appear along with flushing, but symptoms do not appear around the mouth or eyes.

In particular, if flushing symptoms persist, the condition is often diagnosed as rosacea, which is accompanied by papules, pus, and swelling in the flushed area.

Depending on how far it has progressed, this flushing rosacea can be classified into facial flushing, vascular rosacea, and inflammatory rosacea.

Since facial flushing rosacea is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease,

a single standardized treatment is not enough; effective results can only be achieved when vascular laser treatment for facial flushing is combined with comprehensive treatment such as skincare and medication.

Therefore, if facial flushing is detected early, early treatment is important.

In the early stage, flushing can be treated with ointments, medication, and lasers.

Facial Flushing Caused by Menopause

Facial flushing is often caused not by a single factor,

but by multiple factors, and it also appears during menopause, one of the signs of aging in men and women.

It is mainly seen in men and women in their 50s, when the male hormone testosterone and the female hormone estrogen decrease,

and women experience it more often than men.

Hormones are involved in the constriction of capillaries. When hormone secretion decreases,

blood vessels lose their ability to constrict and expand, causing sensations of warmth or burning,

or menopausal facial flushing in which the neck, chest, and face turn red.

Treatment Methods for Facial Flushing

So, what are effective treatment methods for facial flushing?

The most effective way is to address the underlying cause.

Human blood vessels have a characteristic that once they lose their constriction function, they are difficult to recover.

Therefore, it is best to avoid places with sudden temperature changes as much as possible,

and to prioritize prevention by consistently applying sunscreen in everyday life.

If the condition has already progressed, it is wise to undergo vascular-specific laser treatment that can treat the blood vessels causing facial flushing.

A vascular-specific laser selectively treats only dilated blood vessels without damaging or irritating other skin tissue,

and it is also an effective laser treatment method for improving skin aging.

Lasers that can provide this treatment include Pladuo, Vbeam Perfecta, Excel V,

Icon Green, and Clarity, which are used for facial flushing treatment.

These devices are vascular pigment lasers that selectively absorb vascular pigment,

so they do not damage other skin tissues and have the advantage of relieving symptoms without special discomfort after the procedure.

What Is a Facial Flushing Laser?

Facial flushing is a problem with blood vessels whose constriction function has declined.

After diagnosing the affected area and the condition, a laser suitable for the patient's condition is used.

The principle of the facial flushing laser is to identify facial redness/rosacea caused by capillary dilation in the skin,

then irradiate the capillaries in the skin with a vascular laser. After laser irradiation, the affected blood vessels constrict.

Capillary constriction treats the cause of facial flushing/rosacea.

At Lee Mi-seok Theme Dermatology Clinic, the method for removing facial flushing is to determine which laser to use depending on the condition.

By using lasers that improve only vascular lesions or lasers that address multiple skin concerns at once,

we provide customized treatment tailored to the patient's skin.

Laser Treatments for Facial Flushing

Pladuo

A dual plasma device that can use R-toning with argon and N-toning with nitrogen.

N-toning regulates microvascular blood circulation and improves skin tone, melasma, and flushing.

Vbeam Perfecta

It is an excellent laser for facial flushing that was not well treated with conventional vascular lasers,

and it minimizes stimulation of normal skin tissue.

Excel V

A laser with three laser modes that can treat multiple skin concerns such as melasma/flushing/

elasticity all at once, improving facial flushing and refractory vascular disorders.

Perfect Laser

A patented cooling system protects the skin from thermal damage,

and energy is delivered to the dermis and lower dermis, constricting and removing capillaries in the dermis,

improving facial flushing and providing a whitening effect.

Icon Green

An upgraded version of conventional fractional lasers,

it safely protects the skin surface and induces regeneration deep within,

improving vascular lesions such as flushing and dilated blood vessels.

Clarity

A multi-purpose laser procedure applied to various lesions, from pigment improvement to lifting, mole removal, and flushing treatment,

creating clear and clean skin.

Precautions for Facial Flushing Treatment

1. Please avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet rays on the day of the procedure.

2. On the day of the procedure, the skin may temporarily become red, swollen, and bruise.

3. Do not scratch or squeeze the treatment area after the procedure.

4. When washing your face or applying makeup after the procedure, be careful not to rub the scabs excessively.

5. For continuous treatment effects, it is recommended to undergo treatment 5 to 10 times at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks.

6. It is best to avoid saunas and jjimjilbang.

Facial flushing is a skin condition that makes the face look red. Beyond work and interpersonal relationships,

it can also discourage and negatively affect a person’s social life.

Therefore, it is most important to improve your lifestyle habits, such as avoiding刺激ing foods and managing stress.

If the condition has already progressed,

remember that it is wise to visit a hospital immediately and receive early treatment when abnormal symptoms are found,

so that treatment is not delayed.

Lee Mi-seok Theme Dermatology Clinic does not focus on merely relieving symptoms in part,

but considers and treats the underlying skin problems.

With themed clinics established and a wide range of laser equipment available,

the medical staff enhances patient satisfaction based on diverse experience, and for effective skin care,

we have built a ONE-STOP service that provides personalized services for each patient.

In addition, coordinators are assigned by field for administration, aftercare, and treatment,

so you can receive comfortable and fast service.

If you have any questions about facial flushing and its treatment,

please contact us through the convenient method below.

Thank you.

Lee Mi-seok Theme Dermatology Clinic, located near Sinsa Station in Gangnam, provides high-level treatment with various devices.

If you have concerns about skin problems, please feel free to make a consultation appointment through the KakaoTalk channel or the website. :-)