Rosacea Treatment in Turkey
About Rosacea
Key Highlights
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Reduces persistent facial redness and flushing.Minimizes the appearance of visible blood vessels (telangiectasia).Helps control acne-like breakouts (papules and pustules).Can improve skin texture and reduce thickening (phymatous changes).Personalized treatment plans from a skin specialist.Combination of medical management and procedural options for optimal results./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent central facial redness (erythema).
- Visible small blood vessels on the cheeks, nose, or chin.
- Recurrent red bumps (papules) and pus-filled bumps (pustules).
- Burning or stinging sensations in the affected skin.
- Dry, rough, or swollen skin, particularly on the nose (rhinophyma).
- Eye irritation, dryness, or redness (ocular rosacea).
- Flare-ups triggered by sun, stress, spicy foods, or alcohol.
How to prepare
- Consultation with a dermatologist for accurate diagnosis and subtype classification.
- Discussion of medical history, current medications, and potential triggers.
- For laser/IPL procedures: Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 4-6 weeks prior.
- Discontinue use of retinoids or other irritating topical products as advised.
- Inform the doctor of any history of cold sores (herpes simplex).
- Cleanse face thoroughly on the day of any in-office procedure, avoiding makeup.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary redness, swelling, or bruising after laser/IPL treatments.
- Rare risk of blistering, crusting, or changes in skin pigmentation.
- Potential side effects from medications (e.g., stomach upset with oral antibiotics, dryness with topicals).
- Incomplete response or need for ongoing maintenance therapy.
- Very rare risk of scarring or infection from procedures.
- Flare-up of symptoms if triggers are not managed.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After laser/IPL: Immediate redness resembles a sunburn; use cool compresses and prescribed soothing creams.
- Strict sun protection with broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is mandatory.
- Avoid hot showers, strenuous exercise, and potential triggers (spicy food, alcohol) for 24-48 hours post-procedure.
- Gently cleanse skin with a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.
- Adhere to prescribed topical/oral medication regimen consistently.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor progress and adjust treatment.
- Results from procedures are gradual and improve over multiple sessions.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-7 days for procedure side effects; ongoing management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering rosacea in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with dermatology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform rosacea. MediFyr helps you compare dermatologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for rosacea compare across other countries where we have data.
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