Rosacea and visible vessels
Redness and visible capillaries are not a skin type but a condition that can be controlled: a laser closes the dilated vessels, and how often the flushing returns depends on your routine and on what sets it off. It is not cured permanently.
What it is and when it is needed
The laser light is absorbed by haemoglobin inside the dilated vessel. The vessel closes, the body clears it, and the redness reduces. The surrounding skin is barely affected.
Rosacea is a chronic condition. Treatments reduce how it shows, but the tendency stays, so daily care and avoiding your triggers matter — without them the result does not hold.
- Rosacea is diagnosed by a doctor: other conditions look similar.
- A course is usually needed rather than a single session.
- The result is held by daily care and sun protection.
Who it is for
This treats visible vessels and persistent redness. Where there are also inflammatory breakouts, the doctor may treat those first and plan the sessions afterwards — that order works better.
- Dilated capillaries on the cheeks, sides of the nose and chin.
- Persistent facial redness.
- Sudden flushing from heat, alcohol or stress.
- Sensitive, reactive skin with visible vessels.
How it goes
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Consultation
The doctor confirms the diagnosis and goes through what triggers your flushing.
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Preparation
At least two weeks without tanning or sunbeds. Sometimes home care is prescribed beforehand.
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The session
Protective eyewear is worn. You feel brief warmth; the skin is cooled as it works.
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The course
The doctor sets the interval between sessions from how the skin responds.
Results
Redness and slight swelling are possible immediately afterwards and settle within a day or two. The vessels fade gradually over several weeks.
The result accumulates across the course. Because the condition is chronic, a maintenance session may be needed later — how often depends on your skin and on how well the triggers are avoided.
Aftercare
The skin is more sensitive afterwards, and rosacea-prone skin reacts more strongly in general.
- SPF 50 daily — sun is one of the main triggers.
- Avoid saunas, hot baths and hard exercise for a week.
- No acids, retinoids or scrubs for a few days.
- Avoid very hot food, spice and alcohol if they trigger your flushing.
- Use gentle, fragrance-free products.
Contraindications
Some of these are temporary. The doctor decides after examining you.
- A fresh tan, or a sunbed within the last two weeks.
- An acute flare with marked inflammation — treated first.
- Active infection, cold sores or broken skin in the area.
- Photosensitising medication, including isotretinoin.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding — assessed individually.
- Photodermatoses and a tendency to keloid scarring.
Common questions
Can rosacea be cured?
No. It is a chronic condition: how it shows can be reduced substantially and kept under control, but the tendency remains. That is why daily care matters.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually a course. The doctor will give you a number after examining you — it depends on how many vessels there are and how deep.
Will the vessels come back?
Treated vessels are cleared, but new ones can appear because the tendency persists. Sun protection and avoiding triggers reduce that.
Can it be done in summer?
Without a fresh tan and with consistent SPF. The darker months are safer.
Is it painful?
You feel a brief snap or warmth. The skin is cooled, and most patients tolerate it well.
Who performs it
Maryna Prychepa
Dermatovenereologist
Marina is an experienced aesthetic physician specializing in injectable cosmetic treatments and skin rejuvenation. Her expertise includes Botox treatments, biorevitalization, mesotherapy, mesobotox, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) treatment, and hair restoration therapies. Marina is dedicated to achieving natural-looking results while providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Book
A request is not a confirmed appointment — we will call and agree the time.
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