Treatment options for redness
Options worth exploring
For general redness and visible blood vessels, treatment options generally focus on targeting haemoglobin near the skin's surface. Rosacea-related redness is covered separately, since it needs a more cautious, ongoing approach.
BroadBand Light (BBL)
A light-based treatment that targets pigment and small blood vessels near the skin's surface.
Vascular / Capillary Light Treatment
Light or laser-based treatment that targets visible blood vessels and redness near the skin's surface.
Fluorescent Light Energy Therapy
A non-invasive treatment that uses fluorescent light energy and may be considered for inflammatory skin concerns such as acne.
LED Light Therapy
Gentle, non-invasive light treatment often used alongside other treatments to support recovery and calm inflammation.
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| Treatment | What it targets | Downtime | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BroadBand Light (BBL) | A light-based treatment that targets pigment and small blood vessels near the skin's surface. | Minimal | Results build over a course of sessions, and underlying triggers still matter. |
| Vascular / Capillary Light Treatment | Light or laser-based treatment that targets visible blood vessels and redness near the skin's surface. | Minimal | A cosmetic improvement rather than a cure, since new vessels can still form. |
| Fluorescent Light Energy Therapy | A non-invasive treatment that uses fluorescent light energy and may be considered for inflammatory skin concerns such as acne. | Minimal | Evidence in this area is still emerging. |
Some skin changes should be assessed medically before considering cosmetic treatment. If a spot or lesion is new, changing, bleeding or concerning, seek assessment from an appropriate medical professional rather than using this tool.
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