ROSACEA TREATMENT
Restore calm, clarity and control to reactive skin
Rosacea is more than just redness—it’s a chronic skin condition that can flare up without warning, leaving your skin feeling hot, inflamed, or easily irritated. Whether you’re experiencing frequent flushing, visible capillaries, bumps, or persistent redness, managing rosacea can feel overwhelming without caring and professional support.
At About Face Brisbane, we specialise in rosacea treatment tailored to your unique skin and triggers. As a family-owned clinic backed by qualified doctors, registered nurses and experienced laser technicians, we take the time to understand your skin, then apply proven strategies that calm inflammation, reduce flare-ups, and restore your skin’s barrier from the inside out.
Understanding inflammatory rosacea
Inflammatory rosacea presents differently for everyone. Some clients experience ongoing redness and heat in the cheeks, nose, and chin. Others may develop small acne-like bumps, swelling, or sensitive skin that flares in response to weather, stress, skincare, or food.
There’s no cure for rosacea, but it can be managed effectively with the right combination of professional treatment, skincare education, and trigger awareness. Our approach to inflammatory rosacea treatment in Brisbane focuses on long-term results, not just temporary relief.
PURPOSE
SKIN REDNESS & TREATMENT OF ROSACEA
SUITABILITY
PAIN
TIME
PREPARATION
- Avoid direct sun exposure 2 weeks before & after
- Avoid vitamin A & prescription skincare for 1 week
- No products on skin for appointment (i.e. makeup, artificial tan, moisturiser)
PRICE GUIDE
| $250 – $400 | per session |
All prices are a guide only, and individual treatment fees will be confirmed in person.
How we treat rosacea at About Face Brisbane
We use a multi-layered strategy to calm active rosacea symptoms while strengthening the skin’s natural defence mechanisms. Your treatment plan is created after a full consultation and skin analysis, taking into account your rosacea subtype, lifestyle, and previous history.
Your rosacea treatment may include:
- Laser and light-based therapy to reduce visible blood vessels and persistent redness
- Barrier-repairing treatments that focus on hydrating, calming, and rebuilding the skin’s resilience
- Customised skin routines using rosacea-friendly, evidence-backed products that support skin health without triggering flare-ups
- Ongoing plan reviews to track your progress and make adjustments as your skin improves
All treatments are gentle, progressive, and handled by qualified professionals who understand the sensitivity involved in treating rosacea safely.
How to stop rosacea from flaring up
While rosacea can’t be “cured,” many clients experience significant improvements by learning how to manage the condition, both inside and outside the treatment room. At About Face Brisbane, we provide guidance that goes beyond the treatment bed:
- Identifying and avoiding personal rosacea triggers (e.g. heat, alcohol, spicy food, skincare irritants)
- Educating you on product choices and topical ingredients
- Supporting skin barrier recovery through home care and lifestyle advice
- Gradually rebuilding tolerance so the skin becomes less reactive over time
We partner with you every step of the way—because managing rosacea is not just about treating the flare-ups, but preventing them before they start.
Real support for sensitive skin
Rosacea can feel isolating, especially when flare-ups are visible and hard to predict. At About Face Brisbane, you’re never just a number. Our team offers compassionate, expert care in a caring and supportive clinic, where you’ll be listened to, looked after, and guided with clear professional advice you can trust.
We’ve helped countless Brisbane clients reduce redness, restore comfort, and rebuild their confidence with personalised rosacea treatment programs that work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Is Rosacea?
What Are The Symptoms Of Rosacea?
What Triggers The Symptoms Of Rosacea?
The specific triggers which can aggravate this skin condition can vary greatly between patients. It is best to use the list below as a guide to determine your own individual triggers factors, so you know what to avoid to reduce redness or swelling of your face.
The most common triggers are:
- Aggressive skin care products
- Strenuous exercise
- Spicy foods
- Histamines
- Exposure to cold temperatures
- Anger or stress
- Hot baths
- Sunlight
- Sunburn
- Saunas
What Is The Best Rosacea Treatment?
The treatment involves using a handheld medical grade laser device (Qswitch ND-YAG) which is moved back and forth across the skin on the face. There is a gentle warming sensation. The heat from the laser stimulates collagen regrowth and dilates the capillaries which help to calm the redness and reduce swelling and itching.
Why Do We Use the Qswitch ND-YAG laser for Rosacea Treatments?
- Reduces inflammation
- Removes blood vessels
- Destroys bacteria causing pimples and cysts
- Repairs scarring
- Improves the general health of the skin
- Prevents further complications like skin thickening.
- About Face Brisbane recommends Synergie Skin Care products for Rosacea sufferers. Uberzinc is a particularly good product as it is suitable for extremely reactive and sensitive skin.
How Is Rosacea Diagnosed?
Our Cosmetic Physicians will be able to provide advice on whether or not you have Rosacea if you are unsure. Generally, if you notice you are constantly flushed with persistent redness in the cheek, nose and chin area, then you should have your skin looked at by our Cosmetic Physicians.
Are There Different Types Of Rosacea?
Yes, there are 4 main types of Rosacea:
- Erythematotelangietatic Rosacea – Redness (that is persistent) of the skin on the cheek, nose and chin area with blood vessels that are visible
- Papulopustular Rosacea – Redness of the skin on the cheek, nose and chin area with tiny bumps that look like acne
- Phymatous Rosacea – Persistent redness on the cheek, nose and chin area with thickened skin that has resulted in an enlarged nose
- Ocular Rosacea – Persistent redness of the skin (cheek, nose, and chin) with eye irritations (i.e. dry eye, burning and tearing).
Can Rosacea Be Cured?
Unfortunately, there is no “cure” for Rosacea however laser treatment will help reduce the severity of symptoms. Our Qswitch ND-YAG laser is an effective method to calm the skin and with continued laser treatment, you will see noticeable and lasting results.
How Many Laser Treatments Will I Need?
Rosacea affects each person differently and the symptoms can differ from patient to patient. This is why our Cosmetic Physicians will assess your skin to figure out how many treatments you will need to suit your skin type and condition and provide the best results for your skin. Follow up laser treatments may be required depending on the severity of your condition.
Who Manufactured The Laser About Face Uses? Is It High Quality?
About Face Brisbane’s Qswitch ND-YAG laser is an extremely high-quality medical grade laser.
What Are Alternative Treatments For Rosacea? Do They Work?
A common cause of skin redness is direct sunlight so using a zinc-based sunscreen and staying out of the sun along with an anti-inflammatory skin care routine is the primary treatment. Generally, topical or oral antibiotics are prescribed such as metronidazole, tetracycline or doxycycline. Other prescription drugs such an oral contraceptive (‘the pill’) can help manage those who suffer from a hormone imbalance which can cause Rosacea.
Other factors such as reducing stress and watching what you eat can also be beneficial in reducing the severity of the condition. Rosacea can be triggered by various environmental and internal factors so one treatment, in particular, may not be as effective for an individual as another. Our Cosmetic Physicians can determine the best treatment plan for your individual skin needs.
With regular laser treatment, we can ensure that your symptoms are maintained and prevent more serious Rosacea-like Rhinophyma from developing.
