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Rosacea & Facial Redness
Rosacea is a common skin condition that can cause persistent facial redness, flushing and visible blood vessels. For some people, redness can become more noticeable over time and may affect their confidence.
Laser treatment can help reduce the appearance of facial redness and visible blood vessels by targeting the blood vessels beneath the surface of the skin. At Alpha Hospital Group, your skin will be assessed before treatment to determine whether laser treatment is appropriate for your individual concerns.
Concerns Treated
- Rosacea
- Facial Redness
- Broken Capillaries
- Visible Facial Blood Vessels
- Thread Veins
The problem
Rosacea can cause areas of redness across the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Some people may also develop small visible blood vessels, known as telangiectasia or broken capillaries.
Triggers such as heat, sunlight, stress, alcohol and certain skincare products can cause redness and flushing to become more noticeable.
While laser treatment cannot cure rosacea, it can help reduce the appearance of persistent redness and visible blood vessels for some patients.
The treatment
Before treatment, your practitioner will assess your skin and discuss your symptoms and concerns. This helps determine whether laser treatment is suitable for you.
The laser is directed at visible blood vessels within the skin. Controlled laser energy is absorbed by the blood vessels, causing them to heat and break down. The body then naturally clears the treated vessels over time.
You may experience some warmth, redness or swelling following treatment. Your practitioner will provide personalised aftercare advice and guidance on protecting your skin following treatment.
Benefits
- Can reduce the appearance of facial redness
- Targets visible blood vessels
- Can improve the appearance of broken capillaries
- Non-surgical treatment
- Treatment tailored to your individual skin
- Minimal disruption to your day
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Rosacea is a common skin condition that can cause persistent redness, flushing and visible blood vessels, particularly across the face.
Laser treatment cannot cure rosacea, but it can help reduce the appearance of persistent redness and visible blood vessels associated with the condition.
Laser treatment can significantly reduce the appearance of some broken capillaries by targeting the affected blood vessels. Results vary depending on the size, location and type of blood vessel being treated.
Most people find treatment manageable. You may experience a warm or snapping sensation as the laser is applied to the skin. Your practitioner will explain what to expect before treatment.
The number of treatments varies depending on the severity of your redness, the number of visible blood vessels and how your skin responds. Your practitioner will recommend a suitable treatment plan following your assessment.
You may experience temporary redness, warmth or swelling following treatment. Your practitioner will provide aftercare advice and explain what to expect while your skin recovers.
Laser treatment can reduce the appearance of existing redness and visible blood vessels, but it does not cure rosacea. New redness or visible blood vessels can develop over time, particularly if rosacea triggers are present.
Treatment may not be suitable if your skin is experiencing an active flare-up or is particularly irritated. Your practitioner will assess your skin and advise whether it is appropriate to proceed.
Your practitioner will advise you when it is appropriate to apply makeup following treatment, depending on how your skin responds.
Laser treatment may be suitable for some people with sensitive skin, but this will depend on your individual skin and circumstances. Your practitioner will assess your skin before treatment.
Laser treatment is not suitable for everyone. Your practitioner will assess your skin, medical history, medications and current symptoms before recommending treatment.