Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the best ways to prevent premature signs of aging and skin cancer. But what if your skin is already showing signs of damage? Fortunately, there are skincare treatments available that can help lessen the signs of sun damage. And this is the perfect time of year as we transition from summer into fall to discuss your options.
At Faces, PLLC in Ridgeland, MS, our Medical Aestheticians have a variety of treatments at their disposal to help rejuvenate, refresh, and reduce the visible signs of sun damage. Here are just a few ways we can help you address your concerns regarding premature aging as a result of sun damage.
Skincare and Facial Treatments
Some common signs of sun damage include sunspots, wrinkles, fine lines, melasma, dry spots, and rosacea. Some people are also known to develop actinic keratosis, a precancerous skin condition. Some of the most effective sun damage treatments offered at Faces include:
- Chemical Peel: Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin with the application of an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) or BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) in a gel-like consistency to the face. When removed after a few minutes, it reveals smoother and brighter skin beneath. Chemical peels are an excellent treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, sunspots, and pigmentation issues.
- Microneedling: Microneedling is one of our most popular services used to treat sun damage. Our skincare experts use a device called a SkinPen to create hundreds of microscopic channels in the skin, which in turn stimulates collagen production. As healing begins to occur, damaged skin cells are naturally shed and replaced by healthier ones, helping to smooth textural irregularities, and correct
- IPL (Intense Pulsed LIght): IPL is a great solution to help minimize the signs of sun damage, as well as some signs of aging. IPL works by penetrating the deep layers of the skin and promoting collagen growth. Heat energy produced by IPL destroys unwanted skin pigment irregularities caused by over expo