Redness
Peels | Microneedling | IPL
Treatment Highlights
Redness or reddening of the skin can be caused by many factors and your practitioner will be able to make a full assessment of the cause, and possible intervention required
Common Redness Conditions
Just like dry and oily skin types, there is also a sensitive skin type. This type appears to be easily irritated by a range of factors that are normally tolerated by well-balanced skin. These factors can range from emotional to environmental factors e.g. stress and weather change.
It is caused by the irritation of nerve ending in the top/outer layer of the skin. This is due to the weakened protective barrier of the skin.
Symptoms often begin with episodes of flushing, where the skin turns red for a short period, but other symptoms can develop as the condition progresses, such as:
- burning and stinging sensations
- permanent redness
- spots (papules and pustules)
- small blood vessels in the skin becoming visible
Rosacea is a relapsing condition, which means there are periods when symptoms are particularly bad, but less severe at others.
Source: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rosacea/
This is also known as spider veins. They are commonly found on the face and legs (but also appear on other parts of the body). They tend to develop at any stage in an individual’s life time and can originate from many factors i.e. hormonal changes or the sun.
Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked. It is a long-term (chronic) condition in most people, although it can improve over time, especially in children.
Source: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/atopic-eczema
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
These patches normally appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, but can appear anywhere on your body. Most people are only affected with small patches. In some cases, the patches can be itchy or sore.
Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. It can start at any age but most often develops in adults under 35 years old, and affects men and women equally.
The severity of psoriasis varies greatly from person to person. For some it’s just a minor irritation but, for others, it can majorly affect their quality of life.
Psoriasis is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that usually involves periods when you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, followed by periods when symptoms are more severe.
Source: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriasis/
Common Causes of Redness
There are many causes of redness conditions as follows:
- Allergic reactions to products
- Hormones/hormonal changes
- Thinning skin
- Alcohol
- Dehydration or lack of moisture in the skin
Treatment
Some treatments are simpler than others, once the root cause of the redness has been ascertained.
Some treatments may have to be delivered in conjunction with other medical input such as when redness is caused by hormonal imbalance, or the cause of redness needs to investigated further.
Medical interventions may provide
- Allergy testing
- Skin Analysis ( DNA)
- Hormone treatments
- Antibiotics
Areas commonly treated
- Face
- Neck/ décolletage
- Hands
- Chest/back
- Upper arms
- Eye area
Treatment process
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About Peels
A chemical peel is a treatment designed to refine and improve a range of skin conditions. A chemical solution is applied to outer layers of the skin with the aim of either removing damaged outer layers, or stimulating their turnover through exfoliation. There are several types of exfoliation levels.
- Level 1 peel 50%
- Level 2 peel 75%
- Level 3 peel 100%
1 single peel - £60 - £200
Price varies depending on level of peel and additional serums
3 peel treatments - £150 - £575
Price varies depending on level of peel and additional serums
6 peel treatments - £375 - £1,100
Price varies depending on level of peel and additional serums
About IPL
Light is described in terms of its wavelength which is measured in Nanometres ( Nm). Different wavelengths have different properties
When light is applied to tissue it has an effect on the structure it encounters, and what outcome is aimed for. Typically light covers to heat in most cases with IPL, destroying the target and leaving the surrounding area unaffected. At low power light can cause a chemical change in the affected structure, as in the case of Acne treatments.
1 single treatment - £45 - £75
Price varies depending on area
2 treatments - £75 - £140
Price varies depending on area
6 treatments - £250 - £900
Price varies depending on area
8 treatments £320 - £1,250
Price varies depending on area
About Microneedling
This involves the pricking of the surface of the skin multiple times with small needles to cause micro-injuries that the body recognises as a minor injury and results in regenerated and renewed skin and improved skin turnover. Our clinic uses a needling pen device as they are designed to adjust to different depths during various treatments.
- Basic needling 65%
- Advanced needling 100%
1 single treatment - £190 - £490
Price varies depending on type (basic or advanced), severity and additional serums.
3 treatments - £420 - £920-
Price varies depending on type (basic or advanced), severity and additional serums.
6 treatments - £820 - £1520
Price varies depending on type (basic or advanced), severity and additional serums.