The advanced treatment that reverses age and sun spots in as little as six weeks can be found in Parksville, BC.
Did you know UV exposure is the reason behind 80% of your skin’s aging? Despite how diligent you tried to be with sunscreen over the summer, sun damage is almost inevitable for those who like to spend time outside.
When the skin is exposed to too much sun it creates melanin to protect itself from the dangerous UV rays. This melanin becomes visible in the form of brown or dark spots which we’ve come to know as sun spots. While sunspots are flat and do not differ in texture, they can be very difficult to reverse with at-home methods.
Retinoids are the best at-home skin care method for reversing sun damage. While many of your girlfriends will tell you the retinol they tried “ruined their skin,” those feelings are expected during the first two to three weeks of retinol use. Retinoids speed up skin cell production bringing all imperfections to the surface quickly. So while you may feel your skin is getting worse while starting to implement retinol into your skin care routine, it is actually trying to heal itself. After a few weeks of increased retinol use, our clients report improved appearance of both wrinkles and sun damage.
Everyone’s journey will look slightly different so we recommend booking your free skin care consultation prior to beginning any powerful skin care products such as retinol.
In our Parksville, BC spa, we offer two highly effective methods for treating sun damage: chemical peels and laser therapy. Both options eliminate sun spots by safely removing the outer, damaged layers of the skin and reveal the bright, new skin underneath. While this may sound slightly terrifying, our bodies are designed to replenish skin every night while we sleep so exposing new skin layers is quite safe and even natural.
Our skin care professionals recommend SR/SRA Vascular & Pigmented Lesion Treatments, a laser therapy that provides the perfect solution for summer sun damage.
The unique laser technology targets pigmented lesions (sun spots) which then absorb the light energy. This causes the target tissue temperature to rise and allows the RF energy to flow to said pre-heated area. The elevated temperature then allows the skin to safely dispose of the damaged skin cells through the body’s natural processes.
An overall improvement in skin appearance is apparent in as little as two weeks after the first treatment. Optimal results can be seen after three treatments spaced two weeks apart. To maintain results (as new sun damage naturally occurs), we recommend follow-up treatments every four to eight months.
It is best to begin your laser treatments in the fall as the treatment area must remain out of the sun as much as possible for two weeks prior and post treatment to ensure proper healing.
Our advanced SR/SRA skin rejuvenation treatment can also treat vascular lesions, rosacea, and spider veins. To learn more about these treatments at Elegance Sculpting in Parksville, BC click here.
