Summer is all about getting outside and enjoying the beautiful weather while it lasts. However, as the season nears its close, we may notice that our skin needs extra support. New freckles, sunspots, redness, rough texture, and uneven pigmentation are all signs that our skin sustained damage over the summer. At Knox Dermatology, we offer several treatments for sun damaged skin based on skin type, concern, downtime, and your unique goals.
6 Treatments for Sun Damaged Skin
#1: BBL Photofacial
BroadBand Light (BBL) treatments are customized to address a wide range of skin concerns. They can target multiple areas of the body to promote healthier, more youthful-looking skin. Additionally, pigmentation, dullness, uneven tone, and other forms of sun damage can be alleviated with minimal downtime.
#2: Moxi Laser Treatment
Sun damage starts in our youth, and preventive treatments help maintain youthful, healthy skin longer. Moxi laser treatment is a “prejuvenation” treatment designed to help keep early signs of aging at bay. It can also help address the effects of sun damage. With a 1927nm wavelength laser, the treatment encourages the body’s natural healing processes. Quick and easy with minimal downtime, this treatment sequence can fit into a busy schedule.
#3: Motus Glo
Motus Glo is a laser skin treatment that combines Moveo technology with a dual-wavelength laser. Far gentler than previous laser treatment models, Motus Glo offers a comfortable way to reduce pigmented lesions. It can target dark spots and sun damage on the face, hands, arms, legs, chest, and back. For the best results, a series of 6-8 sessions is recommended.
#4: RF Microneedling
RF microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that combines traditional microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy. By pairing micro-injuries that stimulate the body’s natural healing process with radiofrequency energy. It promotes deep-layer collagen production and enhances the effects of traditional microneedling for more radiant skin. This treatment is often paired with the CoolPeel CO2 Laser treatment to achieve more comprehensive and long-lasting improvements in the skin.
#5: CoolPeel CO2 Laser
At Knox Dermatology, we recommend the CoolPeel CO2 Laser treatment for patients with texture changes or more visible aging caused by cumulative sun exposure. Considered the gold standard for skin resurfacing, this treatment creates micro-abrasions in the skin’s surface layer to trigger the body’s natural healing response, enhancing collagen and elastin production to promote smoother, firmer skin. More comprehensive than other treatments, it delivers gradual results over several months and allows patients to return to their daily routine within one to two days.
#6: VI Peel
VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel that targets multiple skin layers to support cellular renewal and collagen production. This powerful treatment can address a wide array of skin conditions more deeply than other treatments, including more severe sun damage. With noticeable improvement within one to two weeks, this treatment is ideal for those who have time to let their skin heal and want deep healing.
Which Treatment Is Right for Your Sun Damage?
Determining which treatments for sun damaged skin are right for you starts with a consultation. Your provider will evaluate your skin type, the extent of damage, and your skin goals to recommend an approach that delivers the best results.
If summer has left behind skin that you aren’t proud of, schedule a consultation with Knox Dermatology to explore treatments for sun damaged skin tailored to your goals.