REPIC Clinic Gangnam — Dermatology Clinic
Redness and sensitive skin
A red face can be dilated vessels, leftover inflammation, a damaged barrier, or a condition like rosacea. The first three we treat differently. The last one gets a doctor's call before anything else.
What usually causes it
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Dilated vessels (flushing)
Small vessels near the surface that open too easily and stay open. Cheeks and nose go red with heat, exercise, alcohol or embarrassment.
How we tell them apart
- Flushes with heat, spicy food, alcohol or stress
- Fine red lines visible on the cheeks or nose
- Skin is not flaky or sore, just red
What we'd suggest, by cause
Clarity (redness mode)
Targets the vessels themselves.
- 02
Post-inflammatory redness
Red marks left where acne or irritation used to be. The vessels that fed the healing are still there.
How we tell them apart
- Red or pink marks in the shape of old spots
- Does not flush. It is just always there
- Fading slowly on its own but not gone
What we'd suggest, by cause
LDM
Calms the area without heat.
CryoCell
Cooling to settle the redness.
Clarity (redness mode)
- 03
Damaged barrier (dry, sensitive)
Over-exfoliation, harsh actives or weather have stripped the barrier. Everything stings and the redness is diffuse. Repair comes before any energy treatment.
How we tell them apart
- Stings with water or a basic moisturizer
- Tight, flaky, sometimes itchy
- Started after a new routine or an acid product
What we'd suggest, by cause
Rejuran Healer
Personal Skin Care Program — By Skin Concern
A routine built around repair, not actives.
LDM
- 04
Rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and other conditions
Persistent redness with bumps, or greasy scaling in the folds, can be a skin condition rather than a cosmetic issue. The doctor assesses this first and may treat it medically before any device.
How we tell them apart
- Redness with small bumps or pustules that are not acne
- Greasy flakes around the nose, brows or hairline
- Flares in cycles regardless of skincare
What we'd suggest, by cause
Medical assessment first
Decided after a doctor examines you.
Diagnosis comes first
What we look for first is the pattern. Flushing that comes and goes with heat, alcohol or stress points to vessels. Redness fixed over old spots points to inflammation. Stinging, flaking and tightness point to the barrier. The scan shows redness the eye cannot fully see.
At the Gangnam clinic a doctor examines your skin in person first. Then a Mark-Vu/Meta-Vu scan and the RSTI report put numbers on what they saw. The plan is built from both, not from the name of the treatment you came in asking for.
Good to know
- Vessel redness and barrier redness often overlap. We repair the barrier before we go after the vessels.
- Vascular laser makes the face redder for a short while before it calms. Not a same-day-as-dinner treatment.
- Sunscreen and gentle cleansing do more for redness than most people expect. It is part of every plan.
Common questions
Is it rosacea?
We cannot tell you from a photo. Persistent flushing with bumps is a reason to be examined by a doctor before any device is used.
Can laser fix redness in one session?
Vessel redness usually needs a series. Post-inflammatory redness fades with help. Barrier redness is a skincare fix first, not a laser one.
What should I do before my visit?
If your skin stings, ease off acids and scrubs and bring what you use to the consult. It helps sort barrier damage from vessels.
Other concerns
Results vary from person to person. A doctor decides on treatment after examining you, and nothing on this page is a promise of outcome.