Redness & Rosacea
Reduce the appearance of facial redness and visible blood vessels.
Facial redness and rosacea are common skin concerns that may present as persistent redness, flushing, visible blood vessels and skin sensitivity. While occasional redness can be triggered by factors such as heat, sun exposure or sensitive skin, persistent redness may indicate an underlying condition like rosacea.
Understanding the cause of your redness is the first step towards finding the right treatment approach. Book a consultation with our team to explore personalised treatment options for your skin.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face. It most commonly appears as persistent facial redness, frequent flushing, visible blood vessels and increased skin sensitivity. Some people may also develop small acne-like bumps or experience burning and stinging sensations.
Although rosacea is one of the most common causes of ongoing facial redness, not all facial redness is rosacea. Redness can also be influenced by factors such as sun exposure, environmental triggers, sensitive skin or visible blood vessels.
Rosacea can present differently from person to person, and understanding the underlying cause of your redness is an important first step in finding the most suitable treatment approach. A personalised skin consultation can help determine whether your symptoms are related to rosacea or another skin concern.
What causes facial redness?
Facial redness can develop for many different reasons, and often multiple factors can contribute to its appearance.
• Rosacea
Rosacea is one of the most common causes of persistent facial redness. This chronic inflammatory skin condition can cause ongoing redness, frequent flushing, visible blood vessels, increased skin sensitivity and, in some cases, small acne-like bumps.
• Sun exposure
Cumulative UV exposure over time can contribute to facial redness by causing changes within the skin, including damage to small blood vessels. Sun exposure may also trigger or worsen redness associated with rosacea.
• Environmental triggers
Certain environmental and lifestyle factors may trigger episodes of flushing or make existing redness more noticeable. Common triggers include heat, cold weather, wind, spicy foods, alcohol, hot drinks and emotional stress.
• Sensitive skin
Sensitive or reactive skin may become red and irritated more easily due to a compromised skin barrier. Skincare products, environmental changes and other external factors can contribute to increased sensitivity and visible redness.
• Broken capillaries (Visible blood vessels)
Small dilated blood vessels, commonly known as broken capillaries or spider veins, can become visible on areas such as the cheeks, nose and chin. These visible vessels can contribute to ongoing facial redness and uneven skin appearance.
What Can Facial Redness Look Like?
Persistent Facial Redness
A constant pink or red appearance across areas such as the cheeks, nose or chin.
Commonly associated with: Rosacea, sensitive skin or sun-related changes.
Flushing
Episodes where the face becomes noticeably red or warm, often triggered by heat, exercise, stress, spicy foods or alcohol.
Commonly associated with:
Rosacea and reactive skin.
Broken Capillaries (Visible Blood Vessels)
Small red, purple or spider-like vessels visible beneath the skin, often around the cheeks and nose.
Commonly associated with:
Sun exposure, ageing, genetics and rosacea.
Rosacea-Related Redness
Persistent redness, flushing, visible blood vessels and sometimes small bumps or irritation.
Commonly associated with:
Rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the face.
When should you seek treatment for facial redness?
Facial redness can be a common concern, but persistent redness, frequent flushing or visible blood vessels may indicate that your skin could benefit from professional assessment.
You may benefit from a consultation if you:
- Notice redness that does not seem to improve
- Experience frequent flushing or sudden episodes of redness
- Have visible broken capillaries or blood vessels on the face
- Experience sensitive, reactive or easily irritated skin
- Have tried skincare products without seeing the improvement you are looking for
- Would like to understand your options for rosacea or facial redness treatment
A personalised skin assessment can help identify the underlying cause of your redness and determine the most suitable treatment approach for your skin. Book a consultation with our team to learn more today.
What treatment options are available for facial redness and rosacea?
Treating facial redness and rosacea requires a personalised approach, as redness can develop for different reasons and may involve several contributing factors. Some people may experience visible blood vessels or broken capillaries, while others may have background redness, flushing, skin sensitivity or rosacea-related changes. Understanding the type of redness you are experiencing helps determine the most suitable treatment approach.
Excel V® Laser
Ideal for treating background redness and skin maintenance.
Excel V ® Laser is one of the most commonly used laser treatments at Perth Cosmetic Dermatology for addressing the appearance of facial redness and visible blood vessels. This advanced vascular laser uses specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by blood vessels within the skin. This allows targeted treatment of concerns such as broken capillaries, visible vessels and areas of persistent redness, helping to create a more even-looking complexion.
Excel V® Laser may be suitable for concerns including rosacea-related redness, facial flushing, broken capillaries and other vascular changes within the skin. During your consultation, our team will assess your skin, discuss your concerns and determine whether Excel V® Laser is the most appropriate treatment option for your individual needs.
Laser Genesis™
Ideal for treating facial redness and visible blood vessels.
While Excel V+® Laser targets more visible redness and blood vessels, Laser Genesis™ may be incorporated into a treatment plan to help address background redness and support overall skin quality. Laser Genesis™ uses laser energy to support a more even-looking complexion and may be recommended as part of an ongoing treatment plan to help maintain improvements after vascular laser treatments.
Depending on your individual skin concerns, a combination approach using Excel V+® Laser and Laser Genesis™ may provide a more comprehensive strategy for managing the appearance of redness.
Supportive Skincare for Redness-Prone Skin
A consistent skincare routine can play an important role in supporting skin health, particularly for those with sensitive, reactive or redness-prone skin.
Medical-grade skincare may be recommended as part of a personalised treatment plan to help support the skin barrier, improve skin comfort and complement professional treatments. Your skincare recommendations may include products designed to help maintain hydration, minimise irritation and support healthier-looking skin between treatments.
Discover Redness & Rosacea Treatment Options
Book a consultation with our team at Perth Cosmetic Dermatology to have your skin professionally assessed and receive a personalised treatment plan tailored to your skin concerns and goals.
WHERE TO FIND US
Hollywood Medical Centre, Suite 60/85 Monash Avenue Nedlands, Western Australia 6009
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday | 9am – 4pm
P: 08 6166 3704
E: admin@cosmeticderm.com.au
Enter through the front door and walk straight ahead to the elevators. Take the elevators up to Level 2. When you exit the elevators, turn left and follow the corridor around the corner (we are located along the corridor).