
What causes facial redness?
Facial redness can develop for a number of reasons. For some people, it is temporary and triggered by heat, alcohol, stress or exercise. For others, redness becomes persistent and more noticeable over time.
Common causes of red skin on the face include:
- Rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition
- Broken capillaries or thread veins close to the surface of the skin
- Frequent flushing
- Post-acne redness following breakouts
- General skin sensitivity or irritation
In many cases, facial redness is related to visible blood vessels or inflammation beneath the skin. Understanding the underlying cause helps us to determine the best way to reduce the redness.
IMPORTANT: If you are concerned about severe or persistent facial redness, you should speak to your GP for medical assessment before seeking cosmetic treatment.
Facial redness treatments
Here at Dr Leah Clinics, our primary treatment for facial redness is the Harmony laser by Alma. This advanced laser technology is designed to target visible blood vessels and reduce unwanted redness safely and precisely.
The Harmony laser works by delivering controlled energy to affected areas, helping to shrink visible capillaries and calm red skin on the face. It is suitable for treating rosacea-related redness, thread veins, flushing and post-inflammatory redness. Treatments are quick, minimally invasive and require little to no downtime.
In addition to laser treatment, we may also recommend medical-grade Obagi skincare to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce inflammation. For some clients, our rehydration and brightening facial can also help to soothe sensitive areas and improve overall skin tone.
Your treatment plan will be tailored to you. Our goal is not only to reduce facial redness but to improve your skin's overall health, restoring your confidence in your complexion.
Red skin on face: before and after photos
Facial redness before and after laser treatment
Why choose Dr Leah Clinics for facial redness treatment?
At Dr Leah Clinics, we combine medical expertise with advanced laser technology to deliver safe, effective facial redness treatments. Our doctor-led clinics provide careful assessment and personalised treatment plans based on your specific skin type and concerns.
We understand that persistent facial redness can be frustrating and sometimes embarrassing. Our team will guide you through your options clearly and honestly, helping you to feel confident in your treatment journey.
- Doctor-led clinics in London and Essex
- Advanced Harmony laser technology
- Comprehensive consultation before treatment
- Personalised approach to treating facial redness
If you would like to explore your options for reducing facial redness, contact Dr Leah Clinics to arrange a consultation and test patch.
Book an in-clinic skin consultation (including a test patch for laser treatment). For severe facial redness, a doctor consultation may be required. It is £50 for consultation with one of our doctors, plus prescription cost if a prescription product is required.
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Facial redness FAQs
The correct medical skincare products (which we can provide) may improve facial redness by 20 to 30% but moderate to severe redness is likely to require laser treatment. If the redness is very severe, you may require oral medication.






