Dr Sam Haridas
Dr Sam Haridas
Registered General Practitioner
Rating
(2 reviews)
Treatments offered
Rosacea-treatment Treatment in Caerphilly
Our dataset currently has 6 clinic(s), with approximately 71 reviews and an average rating of 3.983333333.
Medical Infrastructure:
- Multiple NHS GP practices under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Proximity to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr and University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff)
- No large private hospital in town but access in Cardiff/Newport
Local Aethetics Market:
- Developing multi-provider aesthetic and cosmetic market with NHS foundation
Goals of Rosacea-treatment Treatment
- Reduce facial redness, flushing and visible blood vessels.
- Control inflammatory bumps and pustules.
- Prevent progression and long-term skin thickening.
- Improve comfort, confidence and daily skin tolerance.
Rosacea-treatment Treatment Options
Medical & Non-Surgical Approaches
Pros of Rosacea-treatment Treatment
Cons of Rosacea-treatment Treatment
Cost of Rosacea-treatment Treatment in Caerphilly
- Prescription topicals via NHS or private GP are usually low cost or NHS-covered.
- Private dermatology consultations often range GBP 150 to 300.
- IPL or vascular laser treatments typically cost GBP 150 to 400 per session.
- Courses of 36 laser sessions are common.
- Severity and subtype of rosacea.
- Whether lasers, prescriptions or both are used.
- Clinic location and device quality.
- Experience level of the practitioner.
Accessibility
Public transport:
- Rail links to Cardiff Central
- Bus services across Caerphilly County Borough
- Proximity to A470 road corridor
Parking availability:
- Town-centre car parks and on-site clinic parking common
Clinic distribution:
- Clustered around town centre and residential neighbourhoods
Airport proximity:
- Approximately 30–40 minutes to Cardiff Airport
- Around 1 hour 15 minutes to Bristol Airport
Preparing for Your Rosacea-treatment Appointment
Treatment Safety & Local Regulations
NICE provides guidance on acneiform and inflammatory skin conditions including rosacea.
Local regulatory authority:
- Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) for independent healthcare services
- General Medical Council (GMC) for doctors
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurse prescribers
Private insurance usage locally:
- Low-to-moderate
- Dermatology and minor surgical procedures may involve private self-pay
- Majority of primary care delivered via NHS
Cosmetic finance availability:
- Available for higher-value cosmetic procedures (e.g., liposuction, advanced laser treatments)
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Choosing a Clinic
Current average rating citywide: 3.983333333
Recovery & Long-Term Results
- Minimal downtime for most treatments.
- Laser may cause redness or swelling for 13 days.
- Temporary irritation or dryness.
- Rare blistering if lasers are misused.
- Flare-ups if skin barrier isnt respected.
Aftercare:
