Repairing Sun Damaged Skin

As summer winds down, many of us are considering the effects of all those sun-soaked days enjoying outdoor living.  Sun damage isn’t just something that happens after decades of exposure.  The caricature of the unrepentant, ultra-bronzed senior in Florida is just the tip of the iceberg.

People in their 20s are also susceptible to sun damage.  A childhood burn is the beginning of changes in the skin that can’t be reversed.  But repairing sun damaged skin is possible and there are numerous ways to achieve a fresher look.

From sagging skin, to dark spots, to premature wrinkling, there’s help for sun damage.  While the cellular changes in your skin are part of life with the sun, you don’t have to accept some of the superficial signs.

For all these solutions, it’s crucial that people with sun damage commit to using a high SPF when they’re outdoors.  Even the winter sun can cause further damage.  So, if you’re going to address the results of sun damage, you’re also going to address how you protect your skin from it.

Tretinoin and hydroquinone.

This topical formulation is available with a prescription and may be used for up to 6 months.  An aggressive and effective non-invasive solution for repairing sun damaged skin, people turning to this treatment model should be aware that skin may flake for several weeks after commencing doctor-directed therapy.

But because this highly-effective solution helps minimize effects like hyperpigmentation via exfoliation, it’s well worth a try.  Consult your physician.

Pre-cancerous cells.

Even pre-cancerous cells can be dealt with by employing Photodynamic Therapy.  This treatment combines a medication with photo-synthesizing properties with targeted light.  The effect is that discoloration and other superficial signs of sun damage are addressed and cancer can be prevented.

Peels.

Chemical peels are a fast-acting way to repair some of sun damage’s most visible signs.  Milder chemical peels employ natural agents like glycolic acid, removing the top layer of skin and taking wrinkles and discoloration with it.

A more aggressive format of the chemical peel is TCA (trichloroacetic acid).  TCA can improve skin tone and color, boasting dramatic results.  Undertaking this type of peel results is some flaking in the days following treatment, but only 5 days afterward, skin is markedly refreshed.

The support of professionals.

If you’ve been thinking about repairing sun damaged skin, the professionals at [primary_practice] can help.  Our aesthetics technicians have mastered the most advanced skin care technologies to bring you sun damage repair that’s safe and effective.

Booking a consultation with [primary_practice] means you’ll receive expert advice about how best to address the visible signs of sun damage.  Without overselling therapies, we guide you toward the best solution for your skin and the issues you’d like to see corrected.

Contact us today and receive 15% off your first visit.  At [primary_practice], we bring you 360° care that supports your overall wellness.  We include aesthetics therapies, because we believe that looking your best means feeling your best.

Come in and talk to one of our techs about repairing your sun damaged skin, safely.