Red skin has more than one explanation.
Persistent facial redness can be related to dilated superficial vessels, rosacea, post-inflammatory erythema, heat sensitivity or other inflammatory conditions. The visible pattern, distribution and trigger history all contribute to understanding what is present before treatment is planned.
Multiple factors, not a single label.
Distribution
REDNESS PATTERNWhere redness is located — across the cheeks, around the nose, in response to heat — helps identify the underlying cause.
Visible Vessels
CALIBER & PATTERNVessel size, depth and distribution affect which vascular laser and parameters are appropriate.
Flushing Triggers
TRIGGER HISTORYWhat makes the skin flush — temperature, foods, exercise — gives information about the type of redness present.
Inflammatory Signs
PAPULES & PUSTULESInflammatory papules or pustules alongside redness may indicate rosacea, which can also require medical skin care or medication alongside laser.
Different vessel characteristics need different approaches.
Vessel size, depth and the presence of inflammation can all require different parameters or treatment combinations. A single device setting applied to all redness is unlikely to produce consistent results across different patients.
Redness and vascular explained.
Please note
Rosacea may require medical management alongside laser treatment. Treatment outcomes and number of sessions vary depending on the underlying cause of redness, vessel characteristics and individual skin response.
Redness has a reason.
Find out what yours is.
In-person examination helps identify the type of redness and plan the right treatment.