Skin & Laser
Redness & Vascular Concerns
Facial redness and visible blood vessels can develop for several reasons, including rosacea, sun exposure, skin sensitivity and vascular changes.
A skin assessment can help identify the likely cause and guide suitable treatment options.
Common Redness & Vascular Concerns
These may include:
- Persistent facial redness
- Visible facial capillaries
- Flushing
- Rosacea
- Redness around the nose or cheeks
- Sun-related vascular changes
What Is Assessed?
The consultation may consider:
- Distribution of redness
- Visible blood vessels
- Flushing patterns
- Skin sensitivity
- Acne-like bumps or inflammation
- Environmental or lifestyle triggers
- Current skincare
- Previous treatments
Treatment Planning
Depending on the cause, management may include:
- Trigger management
- Medical skincare
- Treatment of rosacea where relevant
- Vascular or redness-directed treatments
- Laser or energy-based treatment where clinically appropriate
- Referral where required
The most suitable approach depends on the underlying diagnosis.
Next step
Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed