Summer may almost be over, but you’re spending every minute soaking up as much sun as you can. From roof-deck parties to beach vacations with friends and family, you’re enjoying every ounce of sunshine and warmth before autumn comes to New York.
But if you’ve been too lax with your sunscreen this summer, you might have noticed something else joining you on all your summertime adventures: sun-damaged skin.
Why Does Sun Damage Occur?
Sun damage occurs when unprotected skin is exposed to harsh UV rays. Hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture, and brown spots typically develop once skin has been damaged by the sun. What’s more, sun damage can cause premature wrinkles and fine lines, making you look much older than your years might suggest. In excessive amounts, sun damage can result in disfiguring or even deadly skin cancers.
Fortunately, there’s a way to counteract the effects of superficial sun damage – and you’ll find it at Khrom Dermatology in Brooklyn, New York. Owned and operated by Tatiana Khrom, MD, Khrom Dermatology is pleased to offer several of the best treatments for sun-damaged skin.
If you’ve experienced sun damage on your face, Dr. Khrom offers a range of creams, serums, and peels that can help make your skin look younger and smoother. PCA peels, Neo Peels, and TCA Peels (which are strong yet gentle enough to avoid significant downtime) can all be used to fade the appearance of brown spots and hyperpigmentation. Additionally, Dr. Khrom may suggest IPL to “mop up” the facial sun damage you’ve accrued. However, don’t ignore other parts of your body that could be damaged by the sun!
Sun-Damaged Hands?
Don’t let your hands give away your real age! For patients looking to improve and rejuvenate the skin of their hands, Radiesse can be the ideal solution. As the only filler FDA- approved for hand rejuvenation, this skin injectable increases volume, masking the unsightly appearance of blue veins, while smoothing out any wrinkles caused by sun damage. Radiesse can also stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, leading to younger-looking hands over time.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is ideal for patients who have experienced brown spots and hyperpigmentation as a result of sun damage. IPL fades away brown spots while stimulating collagen production, which helps skin look smoother and younger. Lighter skin tones work best with IPL, as this ensures the brown spots absorb the light’s energy. IPL therapy is a great solution for sun damage, and it works even better when combined with peels or dermal fillers.
Sun-Damaged Chest?
Thanks to thin clothing and negligence, the decolletage is an area of our body frequently exposed to harmful UV rays, leading to sun damage. Dermal fillers can be used to counteract the appearance of sun damage, especially on the chest. Sculptra Aesthetic uses a special compound known as Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which is injected into the “weathered” skin of the chest in very dilute amounts. The compound gently increases the thickness of the skin, while promoting increased collagen production. The end result is that the chest looks smoother and younger, which can take years off of your appearance. The use of Sculptra Aesthetic, combined with IPL treatments, is the ideal solution to tackle sun damage on your chest.
In addition to summer sun damage, we often see a spike in patients concerned with acne as we enter the fall season. Don’t forget a visit to our aesthetician to check out our professional PCA peels that treat post-summer pigment and melasma problems.
Reverse Sun Damage at Khrom Dermatology.
For more information about reversing sun damage, call 855-454-7666 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Khrom at Khrom Dermatology in Brooklyn, NY today!
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