Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness, visible blood vessels, and flushing across the cheeks, nose, and chin. For many, it can also bring sensitivity, bumps, and a persistent warm or tingling sensation.
While rosacea is harmless, its visible symptoms can affect confidence, and flare-ups often worsen without proper treatment and skin management.
What Causes Rosacea?
The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s believed to involve a combination of genetics, vascular reactivity, and environmental triggers.
Common flare-up triggers include:
- Sun exposure and UV damage
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Alcohol or spicy foods
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Stress and temperature changes
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Certain skincare products or fragrances
The Real You Approach to Rosacea
At The Real You Clinic, Dr Kathryn takes a holistic, medical-led approach to managing rosacea, addressing both the visible redness and the underlying inflammation that cause discomfort. By combining advanced laser technology, medical-grade skincare, and expert guidance on lifestyle management, she helps patients achieve a calmer, clearer, and more comfortable complexion over time.
The Nordlys IPL system is highly effective for reducing redness and visible capillaries. Using advanced Selective Waveband Technology (SWT®), it gently targets dilated vessels beneath the skin’s surface, breaking them down and allowing the body to naturally clear them away.
✅ Reduces flushing and vascular redness
✅ Diminishes thread veins and broken capillaries
✅ Promotes more even skin tone
Laser Resurfacing (Frax 1550 & Frax 1940)
For rosacea-prone skin with texture changes, enlarged pores or scarring, fractional laser resurfacing can refine the surface while stimulating collagen. These gentle, controlled treatments encourage long-term strengthening of the skin barrier.
Medical-Grade Skincare
Calming skincare formulated for sensitivity, such as antioxidant serums, gentle cleansers, and barrier-repair moisturisers, helps minimise flare-ups and inflammation.
Lifestyle & Maintenance
Avoiding known triggers, protecting your skin daily with SPF, and following a consistent treatment plan help keep rosacea stable and your complexion healthy year-round.
Why Choose The Real You Clinic?
At The Real You Clinic, Dr Kathryn remains at the forefront of aesthetic medicine, continually expanding her expertise through advanced training and clinical research. Her work has been recognised in leading industry publications, highlighting her commitment to excellence and innovation.
Why Patients Trust Us:
State-of-the-Art Testing – We use the latest technology to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Holistic Care – We provide ongoing support and guidance to help you make informed health decision
If you’re struggling with redness, sensitivity, or visible vessels, The Real You Clinic in Richmond can create a personalised plan to calm and rebalance your skin book your consultation today.
020 8050 6444 or email info@realyouclinic.com
Mainline train station St Margaret’s is 3 minutes’ walk from the clinic.
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