Do you have sun damage that you want to have treated?
Feb 21, 2024 5:03 pm
Do you have sun damage on your face?
DermUtopia treats sun damage in a variety of ways:
- Liquid nitrogen is an excellent method that dermatologists use to remove precancerous spots known as actinic keratoses (AKs). AKs are typically red, flaky, and may itch. They can be found anywhere on the body that sun damage has occurred. Dr. Dintiman uses liquid nitrogen to "freeze" AKs to get them to flake off over time.
- Chemical Peels can improve the appearance of sun damaged skin. Chemical Peels remove the top layer of dead, unhealthy skin and allow for new skin cells to grow in. Most patients note that chemical peels have some stinging, and little to no pain. Flaking and peeling typically occurs up to 7 days after the appointment. Consistent chemical peel sessions every 4-6 weeks may result in reduced appearance of red and brown spots, and smoother skin.
- Intense pulsed light (IPL) laser therapy uses pulses of light to break up unfavorable brown and red spots that can come from sun damage. We use this device to treat small and large areas of the body including the face, neck, chest, and hands.
IPL Benefits of IPL treatment may include:
-Reduced appearance of brown and red spots from sun damage
-Smoother skin
-Even skin tone
4.Tinted mineral sunscreen and reapplication of sunscreen is a crucial step to anyone’s skincare routine. Sunscreen protects us from UV rays that leaves behind unfavorable brown spots and sun damage. Our practice loves Alastin and Tizo tinted mineral sunscreen.
