Best Aesthetic Treatments For Sun Damaged Skin

THE SUN: GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMIN D FOR YOUR BODY, BUT DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR SKIN

We all know that exposure to the sunlight may be great for our vitamin D intake, however, over-exposure to UV rays can also be damaging to our skin. This is especially so when we are living in Malaysia, where temperatures can hit as high as 38°C.

Excessive exposure to the sun without protection can damage the skin’s DNA and affect the appearance of our skin. Most notable is the development of fine lines and wrinkles.

If you’re a beach lover or you enjoy doing outdoor activities, you’ll agree with us that the effects of those hours spent in the sun have started showing up on your face, neck, chest and hands.

THERE’S JUST NO ESCAPING FROM THE SUN, BUT YOU CAN REVERSE THE DAMAGE

The grim news is, fellow Malaysians, your country with beautiful beaches has been once again predicted with the possibility of another heatwave, where we’ll see searing temperatures in March next year. So, whether you are battling with fine lines and wrinkles or hyperpigmentation, or you wish to prevent your skin being damaged further by the sun, here’s what you can do to brace yourself for another outing under the hot sun.

Read on further to find out the types of damages that can be caused by the sun’s UV ray, and the effectiveness of Pico Laser for sun damage repair.

THE EFFECT OF PROLONGED SUN’S UV RAY ON YOUR SKIN

Prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause various types of damage to our skin. These damages include:

Skin cancer

Sun damage is a major precursor to skin cancer due to its harmful effects on the skin’s DNAs and cells.

Hyperpigmentation

One of the major effects caused by the sun, hyperpigmentation leaves the body with uneven skin tone, dark spots, freckles and age spots.

Wrinkles and fine lines

As the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres break down over time due to over exposure to the sun, wrinkles and fine lines develop.

Rougher skin texture

The texture of photoaging skin may become rougher, with a loss of smoothness and suppleness.

Uneven skin tone

Exposure to the sun can lead to uneven skin tone, characterised by irregular coloration on the skin’s surface.

Dullness

Photoaging skin can appear dull and lacklustre, with a reduction in the natural radiance of younger skin.

Sagging skin

Prolonged sun exposure can lead to premature skin aging. This is often referred to as photoaging and results in fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and a loss of skin elasticity.

While staying out of the sun is the best way to avoid sun-damaged skin, it is almost impossible – and not wise – to do that. Don’t forget, you get Vitamin D from the sun. However, you can still take steps to limit your exposure to UV radiation or reverse the signs of photoaging through these 2 important steps.

WAYS TO PREVENT OR REVERSE SUN-DAMAGE TO SKIN

Use Sunscreen Often And Generously

On uncovered skin, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Apply sunscreen generously. Reapply every two hours, or more often if you’re swimming or if you have to be outdoors mostly.

Of course, if you can, try to avoid being in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun’s strongest rays are between these hours, so if possible, schedule outdoor activities at other times. If you must be outside during midday, limit your sun exposure and seek shade whenever possible.

While sunscreen serves as a crucial tool in preventing sun damage to your skin, Pico Laser takes it a step laser by offering effective correction for sun-damaged skin.

Pico Laser: Your Sun-Damaged Skin Saviour

Over the years, various treatments have been developed to address sun damage, with Pico Laser widely regarded as one of the most advanced and most reliable laser treatments currently available in the market that offers promising results.

Pico Laser can address various skin problems and imperfections. It can be used for hyperpigmentation, sun spots caused by sun damage, acne scars, skin inflammation and fine lines. Pico laser treatment uses an extreme precision laser that is targeted at the problematic areas of the skin that need treating, without heat.

And what does this mean? This means that you do not need to lay down or sit for hours for the treatment to be carried out, which can be uncomfortable.

Though the procedure is not painful, the laser’s impact on the skin is intense enough to shatter skin pigment problems that are then eliminated naturally by the body.

There are alternative methods that can effectively reverse sun damage. You can combine Pico laser with other treatments such as Potenza RF Microneedling, chemical peel, Neoskin by Aerolase, and more.

Potenza RF Microneedling is particularly effective in repairing damaged and aging skin. It breaks apart discolored skin, such as age spots, melasma, and sun damage, while simultaneously improving skin texture through deeper exfoliation.

Chemical peel gently undo sun damage by dissolving the damaged top layers of the skin, revealing healthier layers underneath. The results often include improvements in wrinkles, discoloration, texture, collagen production rejuvenation, and prevention of excess skin oil production.

Neoskin by Aerolase is another treatment worth considering. It penetrates deeper to treat melasma and sun-damaged skin at the dermal level. Aerolase laser works by breaking down hyperpigmentation and decreasing hyper-vascularity using laser technology to address the deeper dermal melanin and vascular component of melasma.

These three treatments can be combined or done separately to effectively treat sun-damaged skin.

SAYONARA SUN DAMAGE, HELLO PICO!

As the sun can cause considerable damage to the skin, it’s essential to take precautions by limiting sun exposure and incorporating tailored skincare solutions and treatments.

At Premier Clinic, our team of highly qualified and licensed professionals is here to support you in all of your skin health goals. Please contact us for further information:

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