Rosacea & Facial Redness Treatment in Perth

Reduce facial redness & broken capillaries

At Dermedica, we offer advanced, non-invasive treatments using Laser, IPL, and BBL technology to gently reduce redness and restore a smoother, more radiant complexion.

Rosacea treatment in Perth – A woman with facial redness and visible capillaries, a common symptom of rosacea, which can be treated with laser, IPL, and BBL therapies at Dermedica.

Recognising the Concern

Do You Notice These Changes?

Close-up of the lower face showing red, flushed cheeks and textured skin, suggesting irritation or rosacea-like redness on the cheeks and jawline.

Persistent Redness & Flushing

Rosacea often appears as ongoing redness across the cheeks, nose, forehead, or chin. Flare-ups may be triggered by heat, stress, or certain foods, making the skin look flushed or irritated.

Close-up of a woman's cheek and jaw showing red facial flushing and visible veins on the skin.

Visible Vessels & Sensitivity

Tiny blood vessels may become more noticeable, creating a web-like pattern on the skin. The skin can feel sensitive, warm, or prone to stinging, with redness becoming harder to conceal over time.

Understanding the Concern

What Causes Rosacea/Broken Capillaries?

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that leads to facial redness, visible blood vessels, and flare-ups of irritation. While the exact cause is unknown, several factors can trigger or worsen symptoms:

  • Genetics & Skin Sensitivity – Rosacea often runs in families, indicating a genetic predisposition. People with fair skin or sensitive skin are more prone to developing the condition.
  • Overactive Blood Vessels – Individuals with rosacea have dilated or reactive blood vessels, leading to persistent redness, flushing, and broken capillaries, particularly on the cheeks, nose, and forehead.
  • Triggers: Spicy Foods, Alcohol & Caffeine – Certain foods and drinks, such as spicy dishes, alcohol (especially red wine), and hot beverages, can cause sudden flushing and worsen rosacea symptoms.
  • Sun Exposure & Environmental Factors – UV rays, extreme temperatures, and strong winds can damage the skin barrier and trigger rosacea flare-ups, making sun protection essential for managing symptoms.
  • Demodex Mites & Bacteria – A higher population of Demodex mites (naturally occurring skin mites) or an imbalance in skin bacteria can contribute to inflammation and rosacea breakouts.
  • Stress & Hormonal Changes – Emotional stress and hormonal fluctuations can increase skin sensitivity and inflammation, leading to more frequent rosacea flare-ups.

Understanding the cause is the first step to effective treatment. At Dermedica, we offer advanced redness and rosacea treatments tailored to your skin type.

Treatment Options

Approaches We May Discuss

OPL (Optimised Pulsed Light)

OPL is a non-invasive treatment that effectively reduces facial redness, rosacea, and visible blood vessels by shrinking dilated capillaries and calming inflammation. With minimal discomfort and no downtime, it helps restore a smoother, more even skin tone, making it an ideal solution for managing rosacea symptoms.

Laser Facial Repair

Laser Facial Repair Treatment is an advanced rosacea treatment that reduces redness, inflammation, and visible blood vessels by targeting damaged capillaries and promoting skin healing. This treatment strengthens the skin barrier, enhancing its resilience against environmental triggers that cause flare-ups. It also hydrates, soothes sensitivity, and provides long-term relief, helping rosacea sufferers achieve a calmer, healthier complexion with lasting results.

Other medical treatments

Dr. Teh also offers additional treatments under medical guidance that, in line with TGA advertising restrictions, cannot be detailed publicly on this website. Please contact the clinic directly to discuss the full range of options available to you.

REAL PATIENTS. REAL RESULTS.

Rosacea & Redness Treatment Before & After

Before and after results of rosacea and broken capillaries treatment at Dermedica Perth – Visible reduction in facial redness and dilated blood vessels, revealing clearer, healthier skin.
Before and after results of rosacea treatment at Dermedica Perth – Significant reduction in facial redness, inflammation, and visible blood vessels, revealing clearer, more even-toned skin.
Before and after results of rosacea and skin redness treatment at Dermedica Perth – Significant reduction in redness, inflammation, and uneven skin tone, revealing a clearer, more radiant complexion
Rosacea treatment before and after – Noticeable reduction in facial redness and uneven skin tone after professional rosacea treatment at Dermedica Perth
Photo courtesy Sciton

At Dermedica, all treatments are under the guidance of  Dr. Joanna Teh

(General and Specialist Registration – General Practice – MED0001531429) and her team of experienced Nurses and Dermal Therapists.

 

*Representative examples, individual results may vary. Some patients may require 1 or more treatments. To find out if you will achieve these results, we recommend a thorough assessment with Dr Joanna Teh and her team

Your Treating Doctor

Assessed by Dr. Joanna Teh

Dr. Teh has over 20 years of clinical experience in non-surgical cosmetic medicine (General & Specialist Registration – General Practice – MED0001531429). Every treatment plan begins with an in-person consultation to assess your skin and discuss suitable options.

Getting Started

Your Path to Consultation

Step 01

Book a Consultation

Schedule an in-person appointment with Dr. Teh or her clinical team to discuss your rosacea & Redness concerns in a confidential setting.

Step 02

Assessment & Discussion

Dr. Teh assesses your skin, discusses your goals and medical history, and explains the full range of options, risks, and alternatives available to you.

Step 03

Personalised Plan

If suitable, a tailored treatment plan is developed based on your individual skin condition, goals, and the depth of your concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing persistent redness across the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead often with flushing episodes, visible blood vessels, sensitivity, and sometimes acne-like bumps.
  • Early signs people often dismiss: blushing more easily than others, stinging when applying skincare, and redness that lingers longer after exercise, heat or wine.
  • A proper diagnosis matters, because rosacea is frequently mistaken for acne, allergy or “just sensitive skin” and treating it as acne can make it worse.
  • Broken capillaries are individual visible vessels discrete red or purple lines that can appear on anyone from sun damage, ageing or trauma, without any underlying condition.
  • Rosacea is the chronic condition behind persistent redness and flushing, which often includes broken capillaries among its features.
  • If you have a few isolated vessels and otherwise calm skin, see our broken capillaries page; if your whole complexion runs red and reactive, rosacea assessment is the right path.
  • Honest answer: rosacea is managed, not cured. It’s a chronic condition that tends to flare and settle but with the right combination of in-clinic treatment, trigger management and skincare, most people achieve significant, sustained improvement in redness and flare frequency.
  • The goal of treatment is control: clearing visible vessels, calming the baseline redness, and lengthening the gaps between flares with a maintenance plan to keep it that way.
  • No — this is a stigmatising myth worth correcting. Rosacea is driven by genetics, vascular reactivity and skin factors like Demodex mites; it affects plenty of people who rarely or never drink.
  • Alcohol (especially red wine) is a trigger that can worsen flushing in people who already have rosacea, but it doesn’t cause the condition. The redness on your face says nothing about your habits and treatment works regardless of whether wine is one of your triggers.
  • The big ones: sun and heat exposure, spicy food, alcohol, hot drinks, emotional stress, harsh skincare, and extreme temperature changes. Triggers vary person to person — yours might be exercise while someone else’s is wind.
  • Keeping a simple flare diary for a few weeks often reveals your personal pattern, and in Perth’s climate, daily sun protection is the single most important trigger control for almost everyone.
  • Yes — vascular-targeted light treatments are among the most effective options for the redness and visible vessels of rosacea.
  • At Dermedica, OPL (Optimised Pulsed Light) and Laser Facial Repair target the dilated capillaries that cause persistent redness, while calming inflammation.
  • A course of sessions is typical, with redness reducing progressively. Light-based treatment addresses the vessels themselves something skincare alone cannot do.
  • Yes — prescription options exist for the inflammatory and flushing components of rosacea, available through medical consultation.
  • Under TGA advertising rules these can’t be detailed online, but as a doctor-led clinic we can prescribe and combine them with light-based treatment where appropriate.
  • This combination approach vessels treated with light, inflammation managed medically, triggers controlled daily is what tends to produce the best long-term control.
  • Keep it gentle and minimal: a mild non-foaming cleanser, a simple barrier-repair moisturiser, and daily SPF 50+ (mineral sunscreens are often better tolerated).
  • Niacinamide and azelaic-acid-based products can help calm redness.
  • Avoid the common aggravators: physical scrubs, alcohol-heavy toners, fragranced products, and strong acids or retinoids introduced too quickly.
  • If a product stings on application, your barrier is telling you something.
  • Most people need a course of light-based sessions commonly 3 to 5, spaced several weeks apart with maintenance sessions as needed, since rosacea is an ongoing condition.
  • Costs depend on the treatments combined in your plan and the area treated; you’ll receive a clear, personalised quote after your consultation, with no obligation to proceed.
  • Dr Joanna Teh (General and Specialist Registration – General Practice – MED0001531429) assesses your redness pattern, vessel involvement and skin sensitivity, distinguishes rosacea from look-alike conditions, and identifies your likely triggers.
  • You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis and a staged plan — light-based treatment, medical options where appropriate, and a trigger and skincare strategy — at our clinic in Scarborough, Perth, with no obligation to proceed.

Proudly Serving the Greater Perth Area

Dermedica welcomes patients from Scarborough, City Beach, Trigg, Doubleview, Wembley Downs, and the greater Perth area. Treatment is available by appointment at our Scarborough clinic.

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Chest

Breakouts and post-acne marks on the chest that may appear as red spots, dark pigmentation, or uneven texture.

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Tiny red or purple veins visible on the surface of the chest, commonly resulting from sun damage or skin thinning.

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Small, red vascular bumps on the chest that are benign but may increase in number with age.

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Thin, wrinkled skin on the chest that lacks firmness and elasticity, typically due to sun exposure and ageing.

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Patchy brown or grey pigmentation on the chest, often triggered by sun exposure, hormones, or inflammation.

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Dark spots or uneven skin tone on the chest, often caused by sun exposure or ageing.

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Loose or drooping skin on the chest caused by collagen loss and decreased skin elasticity over time.

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Neck

Active breakouts or lingering scars in the neck area, which can range from red marks to deeper textural changes.

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Visible small red or purple blood vessels just under the skin, often caused by sun exposure, ageing, or skin trauma.

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Small, bright red spots caused by clusters of blood vessels, typically harmless but can become more prominent with age.

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Thin, finely wrinkled skin that resembles crepe paper, often due to collagen loss and sun damage.

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Brown or grey-brown patches on the neck caused by hormonal changes, sun exposure, or skin inflammation.

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Uneven skin tone caused by sun damage, ageing, or inflammation, leading to dark spots or patches on the neck.

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Loss of firmness and elasticity in the neck area, commonly associated with ageing and decreased collagen production.

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Chin

Breakouts around the chin are often hormonally driven and can lead to lingering scars, texture irregularities, or pigmentation.

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A flat, receding or uneven chin can subtly impact your facial balance. Restoring shape and projection in the chin area can enhance harmony, confidence, and the way you’re perceived in profile.

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Horizontal lines or deep creases across the chin often develop with age or repeated muscle movement, contributing to a tired or aged look.

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Sun exposure or post-inflammatory changes can cause dark spots, uneven skin tone, or freckles to form on the chin area.

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Do you notice persistent redness or small red veins around your chin? These may be signs of broken capillaries or spider veins — a common concern that often becomes more visible with age or sensitivity. While subtle, they can affect how you feel in photos, under makeup, or in daylight.

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Jowls/Marionette Lines

Loss of skin firmness along the jawline and lower face can lead to the appearance of jowls and deepened marionette lines, often due to aging, collagen loss, or gravity.

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Marionette lines and jowls can create a downturned expression, making the face appear sad or fatigued even when well-rested.

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Chronic sun exposure accelerates collagen breakdown, leading to premature skin aging, uneven tone, and deeper lines around the mouth and jaw.

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Double Chin

A double chin refers to the appearance of excess fat or sagging skin beneath the chin and along the jawline. It can be caused by aging, genetics, poor skin elasticity, or weight gain. This concern may lead to a softer jawline and less facial definition, even in people with a healthy weight.

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Accumulation of fat under the chin that creates a “double chin” appearance.

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Loosened or lax skin under the chin and jawline, often due to ageing or weight changes.

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Smile lines, or nasolabial folds, are the natural creases that run from the nose to the mouth. They can become more prominent over time due to ageing and facial movement.

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Jaw Slimming

Reducing lower face fullness (often from muscle or fat) to create a more contoured, V-shaped appearance

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Laxity along the jawline can cause jowls and blur the definition of the lower face.

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Treatments aim to tighten the skin and enhance jawline definition for a sculpted, youthful look.

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Rejuvenation of the jawline with a focus on skin tightening and revitalising tired or heavy-looking lower face.

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Cheeks

Inflammatory acne and lingering scars on the cheeks can impact skin texture and confidence.

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Sun-induced spots or uneven skin tone often appear prominently on the cheeks, creating a mottled or patchy appearance

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A lack of definition or volume in the cheek area may affect overall facial balance and profile.

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Hormonal pigmentation commonly affects the cheeks in symmetrical brown or greyish patches, often triggered by sun and heat.

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Loss of volume and firmness in the cheeks can lead to a drawn or aged appearance.

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Redness, flushing, and visible veins frequently affect the cheeks, especially in sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

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Lips

Fine lines, volume loss, and dryness around the lips can develop with age, affecting lip shape and definition

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Dark patches or uneven tone may appear on or around the lips due to sun exposure, hormonal changes, or inflammation

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Breakouts around the mouth and chin can lead to inflammation and scarring, often worsened by hormonal fluctuations or mask-wearing.

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Nose

Breakouts and post-inflammatory marks commonly appear on the nose due to excess oil and clogged pores

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Small brown spots or uneven skin tone caused by sun exposure can concentrate on the bridge and tip of the nose.

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Discolouration beneath the eyes that can make the area appear shadowed or tired.

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The nose often shows enlarged pores and blackheads due to high sebaceous activity and buildup.

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Though more common on the cheeks and forehead, melasma may appear on the nose as symmetrical brown patches triggered by hormones and sun exposure.

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Eyes

Fine lines that appear around the outer corners of the eyes, often more noticeable with facial movement or smiling.

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Discolouration beneath the eyes that can make the area appear shadowed or tired.

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A heaviness or sagging appearance of the upper eyelid area, which can contribute to a more tired or aged look.

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Mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes, often associated with fluid retention or skin changes over time.

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A common concern where the eye area may appear dull, puffy, or shadowed, often giving a fatigued or less refreshed appearance.

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Visible creases or folds beneath the eyes, which may become more noticeable with age or repeated facial expressions.

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Forehead

Improve skin texture and clarity by addressing active acne and reducing the appearance of post-acne marks.

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Small, red to purple raised spots on the forehead caused by clusters of dilated blood vessels; typically harmless but can become more noticeable with age

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Smooth and refresh the appearance of forehead lines caused by repetitive movement and ageing.

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Help reduce the appearance of deep creases between the brows caused by repeated frowning or stress.

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Fade the look of sun spots, freckles, and uneven pigmentation for a more even-toned complexion.

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Support the management of hormonally triggered pigmentation with tailored skin treatments.

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Enlarged pores on the forehead are often due to excess oil, aging, or sun damage, making the skin texture appear uneven.

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Calm visible redness and reduce flare-ups with treatments designed for sensitive, redness-prone skin.

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