Photo damaged skin is skin that has been affected by the sun’s UV rays. Photo damaged skin can show signs of discolouration, wrinkles, and freckles, and can lead to skin cancer.
Photo damaged skin is also called -
• Sun damaged skin • Photoaged skin • Solar damaged skin
Skin that is photo damaged is caused by being overexposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays. This happens when a person spends too much time in the sun, without proper UV protection from suncream. When this happens, your DNA is changed at a cellular level. You may not think you’ve damaged your skin, but photo damaged skin can take many years to appear at a surface level as the initial damage occurs on the dermis – the skin’s deepest layer.
If you’re looking for a product you can use at home to help treat photo damaged skin, look for tretinoin cream. This is a good option if you’d like to help repair fine lines and wrinkles, and pigmentation caused by the sun. If you’re looking for a more thorough treatment option, at Este Medical we offer a number of options for photo damaged skin. They are:
When we use the Visia Digital Skin Analysis to assess your skin, we are using a tool that allows us to see deep below the surface layer of your skin and detect a multiple of potential concerns. This advanced technology allows us to pick up on issues such as spots, wrinkles, texture, pores, UV spots, scars, red areas, porphyrins and more.
Technology We Use
Observ Skin Analysis
Using state-of-the-art skin analysis, Este Medical is able to view the health of your skin more accurately and create a bespoke skin treatment package to help you achieve your best skin yet. The system includes multiple observation methods to allow our skin experts to determine skin issues such as sun damage, dehydration, texture, inflammation and more!
*Please note not all Este Medical Group clinics offer the Observ machine, contact your local branch to find out.
The damage caused by the sun occurs at a cellular level, and it’s sadly not possible to reverse this. However, there are treatments you can enjoy that will help improve the appearance of photo damaged skin.
How do I keep my skin protected from the sun?
To stay safe from the sun, it’s important to wear a sun cream every day. The higher the SPF, the higher the protection, and always look for a high-star rating for both UVA and UVB rays. A sun hat is also a great idea as it will help protect your scalp too.
Can sun damage lead to skin cancer?
Yes. If you continuously spend too much time in the sun without proper skin protection, then the sun’s harmful UV rays can cause damage to your cellular DNA. Once this happens it’s possible that your cells can begin growing abnormally and out of control. This is when skin cancer can occur.
What aftercare is required?
During your consultation and after your treatment, you will be informed on what to expect and what aftercare you should do at home to ensure you achieve the best results.
How Can I Book My Appointment?
Booking a consultation and appointment with Este Medical Group is easy, just contact us and what treatment you are interested in.
Book a Consultation
Call us or fill out our quick and easy online form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a date that best suits you