McKeown Medical
167 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
Date posted — 24.04.25
If you’re dealing with facial redness that never seems to go away—especially on your cheeks, nose, chin or forehead—you’re not alone. Many people experience ongoing skin sensitivity and flushing, but don’t know what’s behind it. Often, the culprit is a common skin condition known as rosacea.
Rosacea can be distressing due to its appearance, but it can also cause physical discomfort, such as soreness or itching. But the good news is, while rosacea used to be a frustrating and stubborn condition to manage, modern treatments like BBL laser treatment have made visible improvement more achievable than before.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the central face. It causes visible redness and can also lead to bumps, visible blood vessels, sensitivity, and sometimes eye irritation.
Rosacea is more common than many realise—affecting around 1 in 10 people in the UK—and typically develops between the ages of 30 and 50. It’s most common in fair-skinned individuals and often runs in families.
There are several types of rosacea, including:
Rosacea symptoms can vary from one person to another. Common symptoms include:
Other, less common symptoms may include:
If you’re noticing any of these symptoms, especially facial redness that doesn’t fade, it might be time to speak to your doctor.
The exact cause of rosacea isn’t fully understood, but it’s believed to be a combination of genetics, immune system factors, and environmental triggers.
Common rosacea triggers include:
Learning your individual triggers can help you manage flare-ups and reduce the severity of symptoms.
While rosacea can’t be cured, there are many self-help techniques that can reduce flare-ups and help you feel more in control:
These holistic strategies can calm symptoms and reduce inflammation, but may not be enough to remove visible redness entirely. That’s where advanced medical treatments can make a difference.
At McKeown Medical, we offer clinically proven treatment options to tackle rosacea and improve the appearance of your skin.
One of the most effective and popular treatments is BBL laser therapy (BroadBand Light). This advanced technology targets redness and broken blood vessels while stimulating the skin’s natural healing process.
BBL treatment is:
Most patients need an initial corrective series of treatment to improve their skin. We then usually recommend maintenance sessions every 3-6 months, depending on the severity of your condition to prevent recurrence.
Facial redness doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle. With the right care and expert treatment, many people see a significant reduction—or even removal—of their rosacea symptoms.
At McKeown Medical, we’ve helped countless patients regain their confidence through personalised rosacea treatments, including BBL laser therapy. If you’re unsure what’s causing your redness, or you’re ready to take the first step toward clearer skin, we’re here to help.
Want to see real patient transformations? Check out our gallery for examples of our results.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to redness, book a consultation with our experts today. We’ll help you choose the best treatment plan for your skin.
An example of a patient before and after treatment at McKeown Medical
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How Quantum RF Can Help Tighten Loose Arm Skin After GLP-1 Weight Loss
Discover how biostimulators such as Sculptra and Julaine stimulate collagen production to restore firmer, more natural-looking facial support over time.
...What a lovely experience. I am delighted with my results. Much better than I expected. Dr McKeown is a genuine down to earth person and explained everything to me before my procedure. Thanks again. Would recommend this clinic to anyone looking for a cosmetic procedure. I intend to come back in a few months’ time for further treatment.
Rosemary Grant January 2024
Once again, the combination treatment wins the day!
This patient came to us hating her neck and jowls, but she would not consider anything invasive. Treating the neck is always a challenge especially with non-invasive treatments only.
For this patient we first of all reduced the fat under the chin using CoolSculpting, then we did some hyaluronic acid under the mandible to define the jaw and finally we did some Sofwave to tighten the skin.
The patient is over the moon with her results. What do you think?
There is no single "best" facial rejuvenation treatment - only the treatment that`s right for the individual patient.
For patients with more advanced facial ageing, significant jowls and loose skin of the neck, a deep plane facelift remains the gold standard. In the right hands, it can achieve results that more significant than what we can do with less invasive treatments.
This is one of our recent patients following deep plane face and neck lift surgery, performed by the incredibly talented @bramhallplasticsurgery. It`s always a privilege to work alongside Russell and see the exceptional results he consistently achieves.
One of the things I`m most proud of at McKeown Medical is that we`re a genuinely multidisciplinary team. We don`t believe every patient needs fillers. We don`t believe every patient needs surgery either. We offer injectables, lasers, minimally invasive procedures like the Quantum Lift, and facelift surgery because different patients, at different stages of the ageing process, need different solutions.
Our job isn`t to sell you a procedure - its to help you choose the right one.
If you want to have a conversation about which option is right for you, you can send us some pics by PM.
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I genuinely think the Quantum Lift is changing what is possible for patients who want to improve their jawline and neck, but do not want to undergo facelift surgery.
I have used earlier generations of skin-tightening technology and, honestly, I was often underwhelmed by the results. This is different.
By combining precise power-assisted liposuction, targeted treatment of the neck muscle where needed, and QuantumRF skin tightening, we can address the three things that most commonly age the lower face and neck: muscle, fat and skin.
This patient is shown just 24 hours after treatment. There is still swelling to settle, but the early change in her jawline and neck contour is already clear.
I have also included clips from the procedure for anyone who likes seeing the technical side of what we do.
Would you consider a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery for your jawline or neck, or would you rather go straight to surgery?
And this is why we LOVE combination treatments in the clinic!
Different parts of the face age in different ways. And even different layers of the same part sometimes age differently, which is why we often need to combine treatments to achieve the best overall effect for each patient.
This lovely patient first underwent some laser resurfacing to her eyelid area to take away the lines and wrinkles and tighten the skin. Then we used some HA to blend the contour below the eye and cheek. Finally, we addressed the lower part of the face and neck with some Sofwave to tighten the skin and Sculptra to give her more connective tissue support.
She is over the moon with her improvement. What do you think?
The biggest mistake I see after weight loss? People choose a treatment before understanding what`s actually causing their loose skin.
Not all "loose skin" is the same, which is why the right treatment for one person can be completely wrong for another.
If you`ve lost weight and aren`t sure which option is right for you, the first step isn`t choosing a device. It`s getting the right diagnosis.
Looking for some advice? Send us a DM to get started.
The Quantum Lift!
We introduced this new technique only a few weeks ago and, well, it’s going even better than expected. This is one of our patients before and immediately after. I always warn my patients that I cannot give them a surgical facelift result with a procedure that doesn’t involve cutting but honestly, in this case, I think we got pretty close to a facelift result and closer than I was expecting.
First we remove some fat from under the chin and jawline before the quantum goes in to tighten the skin. I have included a picture of the neck after the we had removed fat from both sides, but only applied the quantum to her right side. You can see how much difference there is when I try to pinch the skin. In the non-treated skin I skin still pinch an inch (or two) but on the treated side there is very little to pinch, because the tissues have shrunk down so much.
The patient tolerated the procedure very well under simple local anaesthetic without sedation and we had a nice chat throughout. Afterwards she had a cup of tea and then went home with her husband half an hour later.
I have been very excited about The Quantum Lift for a while, but I’m only getting more excited the more I do. I really believe this is a massive step towards an effective way to rejuvenate the lower face and neck whilst avoiding traditional facelift scars.
Everyone knows we do lots of sophisticated facial work in the clinic. But did you know we also now do a lot of breast work too?
This is one of our patients who wanted breast augmentation. She specifically wanted more upper pole fullness so Kavita selected a 325cc high profile implant from Mentor, but placed them under the muscle to give a more natural take off. Mentor are considered the gold standard for breast implant quality and we only use their implants in the clinic.
The patient is just a few weeks post-op, so there is still a little bit of settling to go but she is already delighted with the shape and size. The key to breast surgery is listening to the patients concerns and then tailoring the procedure to get them the result they want - which is something the very fabulous Miss Kavita excels at.
What do you think?
The SMAS Facelift is back at McKeown Medical!�
Patients tell us all the time that they want to get rid of their jowls and facial sagging, but are hesitant about a lengthy surgical procedure or taking several weeks away from work and social commitments. The SMAS Facelift is an excellent alternative for patients who want meaningful improvement without the bigger commitment. �
It`s a technique that lifts and repositions the deeper tissues of the face while removing excess skin. Until Deep Plane became more popular in the last 10 years, SMAS was the gold standard. Compared with Deep Plane, it takes about 3 hours instead of 6-8, can be done under local anaesthetic, has a shorter recovery, and lower risk of nerve injury. For many patients with moderate facial ageing, it produces excellent, long-lasting results at £12,000, all performed by the phenomenal @bramhallplasticsurgery.�
This is one of our patients who had a SMAS Facelift with eyelid surgery five years ago. She`s maintained her results with HA fillers, like many of our surgical patients do, but otherwise her results are still going strong. That`s what SMAS can give you.
Every face ages differently and every patient has different circumstances. Some need the extensive correction of Deep Plane, especially if they have a heavy neck. Others are better suited to SMAS, particularly if you want a less invasive option with quicker recovery.
The right choice depends on your anatomy, your concerns, and your lifestyle. If you’d like to know more about the SMAS facelift, drop your questions in the comments or send us a DM!
So here she is! The one we’ve all been waiting for 😍 This is Lorraine 5 days after her Quantum lift. She’s still at home recovering because she had her body done too (more on that soon), so she’s not been back in the clinic for proper after photos yet. But she’s already delighted and sending the dreamteam these selfies from home. She’s obviously still very early and a bit swollen, but I think we can all see where this is heading already! I’m very excited for Lorraine… and for all of our lovely patients who are already booked for Quantum. This is a game changer for loose skin!