Skin Rejuvenation Treatment That Allows for Sun Exposure?

asked 2 years ago by amber12345 in Brasil
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
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Tags: sun damage

I live in Brazil and I'm constantly surfing or on the beach. I'm 48 yrs old and have good skin for someone my age but it's beginning to look "lifeless".

I would like a treatment that stimulates collagen but allows me to get sun, so Fraxel Laser and Retin A, etc is out. What do you recommend?

3 answers to Skin Rejuvenation Treatment That Allows for Sun Exposure?

Skin rejuvenation requires strict daily sun protection

Unfortunately, your current and future investment in skin rejuvenation may not be worthwhile and not last as long if you choose not to adhere to daily sun protection. Ultraviolet light exposure from the sun will take away collagen leading to more wrinkles, create more 'sun spots' blemishes and leathery skin texture. Even Botox or Dysport and fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Sculptra will work better and last longer if you can minimize excess sun exposure.... more

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Skin Rejuvenation that allows sun exposure

Hi Amber, Although there are many potential treatments that will help with "lifeless" looking skin, there are none that "allow" you to get more sun exposure without creating damage of any kind. You can easily get a Fraxel treatment and then spend 1-2 weeks out of the sun in recovery. The same goes for other forms of laser resurfacing, although the time out of the sun varies between a few days and a few weeks depending on whether you choose CO2 laser resurfacing,... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon