What is sun damage?
The term sun damage refers to more than just that pesky sunburn you got on vacation last spring. In fact, it’s estimated that 90% of the signs of skin aging are due to excessive sun exposure over our lifetime. That’s right, sun damage can lead to premature aging and manifest with wrinkles, dull and dehydrated skin, rough and thick skin texture, sun spots, freckles, broken blood vessels, and even a loss of firmness and elasticity. Taken further, the skin can start producing precancerous rough red spots called actinic keratoses, sometimes resulting in skin cancers. These skin changes can begin as early as our twenties, and without intervention, will continue to develop over time.
What causes sun damage?
You guessed it; sun damage is in fact caused by the sun – the various forms of radiation emitted from the sun, to be exact. Repeated, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun’s rays has damaging effects on the skin as a result of oxidization, ionization, damage to the skin’s DNA and weakened skin immunity. Any amount of time spent unprotected in the sun effectively accelerates the effects of aging and increases your risk of developing skin cancer.
About sun damage treatments.
Limiting sun exposure, seeking shade and daily use of a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or greater should always be your first line of defense in preventing sun damage. For the treatment of pre-existing sun damage, Cosmedica offers a comprehensive approach with the aim of not only improving the appearance of your skin, but any underlying health concerns, more importantly. We offer a range of non-invasive treatment options including laser therapies, professional skin treatments, and medical-grade skincare to effectively improve and correct the damaging effects of the sun. We are dedicated to providing safe and effective solutions to reduce signs of sun damage for patients of all ages. A thorough consultation will allow us to assess your unique condition, and design a customized plan for your unique needs and lifestyle.
Symptoms Include:
wrinkles dullness dehydrated skin rough skin sun spots age spots freckles broken blood vessels skin laxity precancerous spots skin cancers red spots hyperpigmentation actinic keratosis
Treatments
CLEAR + BRILLIANT®
Boost skin radiance, refine pores, and improve skin texture with no downtime thanks to Clear + Brilliant®.
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Fotana microPEEL
Looking to boost your skin's radiance with minimal downtime? Micropeels are for you.
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FRAXEL®
Fraxel® is the industry-leading, trusted treatment to help reverse visible signs of aging and correct skin damage.
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BROADBAND LIGHT (BBL)™
This effective, efficient treatment targets a variety of skin concerns – with no surgery and minimal downtime.
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