Acne & Rosacea Treatments in Chester
If your skin feels constantly inflamed, unpredictable, sensitive or sore, you are not alone. Acne and rosacea can look similar on the surface, but they are very different, which is why over the counter products rarely work.
At Hough Green Clinic in Chester, we have the experience and knowledge to create personalised treatment plans to help you manage your acne, rosacea and acne scarring using advanced options modalities. Byonik, microneedling and RF microneedling, Dermaviduals skincare, all within a professional, friendly clinic setting.
Acne & Rosacea Care
Acne is a common skin condition that can cause spots, oily skin and, at times, spots and pustules that can feel hot or painful.
Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that can cause flushing, ongoing redness, sensitivity and small pustules.
The first step we take is to work out what is causing the inflammation and take your skin back to basics. Are there certain factors that could be aggravating your skin, such as diet, environment, skincare or stress?
We will take you through a thorough consultation, educate you on what is happening within your skin and work out a suitable plan to help you feel in control of your skin again.
Acne & Rosacea at A Glance
- Best for: Inflammation, active breakouts, persistent redness, reactive skin, acne scarring.
- Suitable areas: Cheeks, nose, chin, jawline, forehead, back and chest.
- Main outcome: Calmer, predictable, clearer skin with a more healthy skin tone and a smoother texture.
What These Treatments Can Help With
How Our Approach Works
For active acne, the aim is usually to reduce blockage, calm inflammation and support the skin so it can function better over time. We always start with in-clinic facials to assess your skin, alongside individualised homecare for acne-prone skin and scarring.
For rosacea-prone skin, we take a similar approach. Rosacea can cause flushing, persistent redness, burning or stinging, and the skin often becomes easily irritated. Guidance from dermatology and NHS sources highlights the importance of gentle skincare, moisturising, sun protection and avoiding triggers wherever possible.
If acne scarring is present, this is treated in stages rather than rushing. Microneedling and RF microneedling work by creating a controlled wound-healing response that supports new collagen and elastin. Our Advanced Nurse practitioner can offer advanced aesthetic treatments, such as polynucleotides to further improve scarring.
In practice, we want active inflammation settled before moving into scar-focused work with devices.
Treatment Options We May Recommend
Byonik for inflamed, sensitised or rosacea-prone skin
When skin feels red, tight, irritated or generally sensitised, a gentler, slower approach is often the best place to start alongside personalised Dermaviduals homecare. Byonik is pulse-guided cold laser treatment designed to repair skin, reduce inflammation and support the skin using hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, with no downtime.
In our clinic, this is the sort of treatment we may consider when the priority is calming and supporting the skin rather than pushing it harder with peels and lasers.
Microneedling and RF microneedling for acne scarring
Once active acne is settled, microneedling or RF microneedling may be considered to improve the look of acne scarring. RF microneedling uses ultra-fine needles and controlled heat to stimulate a wound-healing response and support new collagen and elastin, making acne scars less noticeable.
If suitable, up to 6 monthly RF microneedling may be recommended. Micro needling a minimum of 6 treatments around 4 weeks apart is recommended.
Personalised Nutritional Therapy by Sam Capes
We offer personalised nutritional therapy from a qualified and registered practitioner. We understand the importance of eating well and keeping healthy to keep your skin healthy.
If you are a bit lost or confused with all of the information, we can help you and guide you to improve your health and skin.
Why Clients Choose This Treatment Approach
What To Expect
Prior to Treatment
We begin with a comprehensive consultation. That means looking at the skin closely, talking through what has been happening, finding out what you have already tried, and working out whether the main problem is active acne, rosacea, scarring, or a combination. Acne and rosacea are both conditions that benefit from a structured plan rather than constant product switching.
We will ask you about what you have previously used on your skin - prescription creams, antibiotics, retinoids or anything that has irritated your skin recently – as well as asking you about your lifestyle
Treatment Time
This really depends on how your skin looks; we may do very little! Byonik cold laser is usually a great place to start, as it is suitable for most skins.
Microneedling is a more active treatment and usually causes temporary redness afterwards. We will always talk you through what to expect before we begin.
After Care
Aftercare depends on the treatment selected, but the principle is always the same: keep things gentle.
Daily SPF can be beneficial particularly with rosacea-prone skin, where sun exposure is a very common trigger.
GOOD TO KNOW: Rosacea cannot be cured, but it can usually be managed; active acne and scarring will need different stages of treatment rather than one quick fix.
Acne guidance is typically reviewed at around 12 weeks, while rosacea management relies on consistent skincare and trigger control alongside treatment.
Treatment Summary
Down Time
Treatment Time
Comfort Level
Time to Results
Some skins feel calmer and more settled quite early, but acne, rosacea and scarring nearly need consistency and results are very individual.
Course
Maintenance
Tailored homecare, lifestyle changes, trigger management and maintenance appointments where needed.
What Our Clients Say!
Who It’s For (and who it may not suit)
This treatment may suit you if:
Acne, rosacea and acne scarring do not respond to the same treatment plan which is why we take an individualised approache. Dermaviduals allows us to give your skin what it needs at home and in-clinic treatments. We will constantly assess you skin and we have the expertise and knowledge to help you get the skin you want.
Why Choose Hough Green Clinic?
Acne & Rosacea FAQs
What is the difference between acne and rosacea?
Which treatment will I need for my skin?
Can acne and rosacea be treated at the same time?
How long does it take to see improvement?
Are acne and rosacea treatments painful?
Will I need homecare products as well?
Yes. Homecare products matter because both acne and rosacea are influenced by what you do at home, not just by what happens in-clinic. Whilst our treatments and our advice are important, what you use on your skin at home on a daily basis accounts for more than 70% of the results you can expect to see in from treatments in the clinic.