Suffering from rosacea? Discover the best treatment at Glow Institute

What is couperose, what causes it and which treatments at Glow Institute are suitable? Read on to find out more.

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Couperose can give your skin a red and blotchy appearance, which is often perceived as bothersome. Fortunately, couperose is treatable and in some cases, reimbursed by your health insurance. At Glow Institute, experienced specialists work with advanced techniques and equipment to visibly reduce couperose, or even completely remove it.

Would you like to know which couperose treatment is best suited for your skin type? Then book the Discover Your Glow treatment. During this treatment, we conduct a comprehensive skin analysis and create a personalized treatment plan for your skin, which we implement immediately.

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What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a common skin condition where small, red blood vessels become permanently visible on the face. These broken capillaries are usually harmless but can be cosmetically bothersome. The redness often appears on the cheeks, nose, and chin.

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Causes of rosacea and couperose

The precise cause of couperose varies from person to person. Factors that often play a role are:

  • Genetic predisposition. Couperose is also more common in fair skin types.
  • UV radiation. Sun damage can weaken blood vessels and make couperose visible.
  • Temperature fluctuations. Cold, heat, and saunas can damage capillaries.
  • Lifestyle. Alcohol, smoking, stress, and spicy foods exacerbate redness.
  • Skin aging. With age, blood vessel walls become more fragile, causing capillaries to break more easily.
  • Medication. Creams or ointments containing corticosteroids can worsen couperose.

Couperose can also be a symptom of the underlying skin condition rosacea.

Couperose treatment at Glow Institute

Depending on your skin and the severity of the couperose, we recommend one or a combination of the following treatments:

Lumecca IPL

1. Lumecca IPL treatment for couperose

With a couperose laser treatment like the Lumecca IPL treatment, the dilated blood vessels are precisely heated, causing them to disappear on their own. This is a powerful, advanced method to reduce couperose. Lumecca uses intense pulsed light (IPL) that targets superficial blood vessels and pigmentation. Because Lumecca has a higher peak power than standard IPL equipment, it is very effective in removing couperose and visible veins, often after just one or two sessions.

Benefits of Lumecca IPL for couperose:

  • Fast results: often noticeable difference after the first treatment.
  • Minimal recovery time: there is usually little downtime; redness or warmth in the skin typically subsides quickly.
  • Versatility: suitable for the face, nose, cheeks, and other areas with visible veins.

If you are considering treating couperose, the Lumecca IPL treatment is an excellent choice to reduce redness and achieve a more even, fresher complexion. Our skin therapists will be happy to advise you whether this method is suitable for your skin type and situation.

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BioRePeel

2. BioRePeel (supportive for rosacea)

BioRePeel is a mild yet effective TCA peel that renews the skin from within without downtime. Although rosacea (visible blood vessels) is a vascular-related condition and is usually best treated with laser or IPL, BioRePeel can be a valuable addition to reduce redness and strengthen the skin. Through the combination of acids, amino acids, and vitamins, the skin barrier is improved, inflammation sensitivity is reduced, and the skin achieves a more even tone. This treatment is suitable for sensitive skin types and helps calm redness, refine skin texture, and improve overall skin condition.

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Cream Cleanser iS Clinical

3. Product Advice

Our skin specialists recommend rosacea creams and day creams with soothing ingredients such as niacinamide or vitamin K. These help reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier. It is also important to use very mild products, as you are dealing with sensitive skin. Focus on products that improve the skin barrier and contain soothing ingredients.

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Not sure which treatment is best for your skin?

At Glow Institute, we offer two options to discover which treatment is most suitable for your skin:

Skin Analysis

Would you prefer to first know exactly what your skin needs? Then our skin analysis is the right choice. Our skin experts thoroughly examine your skin and provide you with expert and honest advice. You will gain insight into which treatments and skin products are most suitable for effectively tackling your couperose and skin problems. The skin analysis costs 25 euros and will be deducted when purchasing products or a treatment.

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Discover Your Glow

This treatment is perfect for anyone who doesn't know where to start or is visiting us for the first time. During the Discover Your Glow, you'll receive an immediate personalized treatment, completely tailored to your skin condition and skin type. This way, you'll immediately experience the effect of a Glow treatment, while your skin is safely and effectively improved.

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Couperose behandeling voor en na
Couperose behandeling voor en na

Results: more even skin without bothersome veins

With a couperose treatment at Glow Institute, you can count on:

  • Reduction or disappearance of visible veins
  • Less redness and blotchiness in the face
  • Fresher, more even skin
  • More self-confidence without bothersome flushing

Most clients see a clear improvement after 1 to 3 laser treatments. We usually maintain an interval of 2 months between these treatments.

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Reimbursement for skin therapy at Glow Institute

Some health insurers (partially) reimburse rosacea treatment on the face, depending on your supplementary policy and whether it covers vascular or pigment treatments. During the intake, we will gladly inform you about the possibilities.

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Lumecca IPL

Costs of couperose treatment

The costs of a couperose treatment vary:

  • Lumecca IPL full face (€125)
  • BioRePeel (€129) — Double cleansing, short connective tissue massage, BioRePeel, finishing cream.
  • Discover Your Glow (€149) – Book the Discover Your Glow treatment and discuss with our specialist which treatment best suits your skin type and skin condition. During the session, we will adapt the treatment to the ultimately chosen treatment, so you achieve the best results.
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Verschil couperose en rosacea

The difference between couperose and rosacea

Couperose

Couperose is characterized by permanently visible, dilated blood vessels in the face, usually on the cheeks and nose. There are no inflammations or pimples.

  • Appearance: Permanently visible, dilated red blood vessels (veins or spots)
  • Location: Especially cheeks, nose and sometimes chin
  • Cause: Hereditary predisposition, sun damage, skin aging, lifestyle
  • Symptoms: Cosmetically bothersome, but usually no pain or discomfort
  • Treatment: Easily treatable with laser or Lumecca IPL
  • Course: Persistent vessels that do not disappear on their own
  • Confusion: Often confused with rosacea, as both cause redness

Rosacea

Rosacea, on the other hand, is a chronic skin condition where redness is accompanied by inflammation, bumps, and sometimes swelling or burning.

  • Appearance: Redness combined with inflammation, bumps, pimples, and sometimes swelling
  • Location: Cheeks, nose, chin, and sometimes eyes (ocular rosacea)
  • Cause: Chronic inflammatory condition, often exacerbated
  • Symptoms: May be accompanied by burning, itching, swelling, and sensitivity
  • Treatment: Broad approach needed
  • Course: Chronic, with periods of worsening and improvement
  • Confusion: May include couperose as a component

Products suitable for couperose

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Alpha-H | Vitamin E Serum 25ml
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Is Clinical | Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ 30 ml
€219,00
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IS Clinical Reparative Moisture Emulsion 50 ml
€144,00
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Rebiome ReMoisturize Night Cream
€85,00

Why Choose Glow Institute?

Experienced and certified specialists

Our skin specialists are experts in couperose treatments and stay informed of the latest developments.

Personal skin analysis and treatment plan

Every treatment is tailored to meet your specific skin needs.

No standard treatments, but tailored to your skin

Each treatment is tailored to meet your specific skin needs.

High-quality equipment and treatment methods

We use the latest technologies and scientifically-backed products that are proven effective against couperose.

A treatment that improves your skin and enhances your well-being

Always a personalized, tailor-made treatment plan.

Focus on long-term results and minimal recovery time

For lasting results.

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Do you want radiant skin without couperose? Discover the possibilities at Glow Institute in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, or Oostvoorne.

Book the Discover Your Glow treatment and receive a customized treatment plan, including a comprehensive skin analysis. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that truly works for your skin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is rosacea?

Couperose is a skin condition in which small blood vessels are permanently visible on the face, often on the cheeks and nose.

How does rosacea develop?

Due to genetic predisposition, sun damage, temperature fluctuations or lifestyle (alcohol, smoking, spicy food).

Couperose, what is it?

These are superficial dilated capillaries that cause redness.

How can you reduce rosacea?

With laser treatments, soothing creams, and avoiding triggers like sun and heat.

How to prevent rosacea?

Protect your skin with SPF, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and limit sauna or hot showers.

What does rosacea look like?

As red veins or spots on the face, often symmetrically on the cheeks and nose.

How can you remove couperose?

With a professional laser treatment performed by a skin therapist.

Is couperose the same as rosacea?

No, but it can look similar. Rosacea is associated with inflammation and pimples, while couperose is only associated with redness and visible blood vessels.

What causes couperose?

Usually due to genetic predisposition, but external factors such as sun and temperature worsen it.

When do you see results from a rosacea treatment?

After 1 to 3 laser treatments, a clear difference is often already visible.

What should you not do if you have couperose?

Avoid sun, sauna, spicy food, alcohol, and aggressive skincare products such as scrubs or alcohol-based tonics.