If you’ve noticed signs of sun damage on your skin, you might be interested in learning about the causes and available treatments for sun damaged skin. Find out more about sun damage today with The Greville Clinic.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Causes Sun Damage?
Sun damage is caused by excess exposure to the sun and its UV (ultraviolet) radiation. UV rays from the sun can affect the surface of the skin as well as penetrating beneath the skin, causing damage to collagen fibres and changes in the skin’s appearance. This damage can also occur with exposure to UV radiation from artificial sources such as tanning beds and sunlamps. In most cases, sun damage can be prevented by regularly applying sunscreen to the face and body.
What Are the Most Common Forms of Sun Damage?
Some of the most common forms of sun damage caused by exposure to UV radiation include:
- Sunburn – A sunburn is a thermal burn that affects the outer layer of the skin after exposure to strong UV rays. Severe sunburns can cause deep tissue damage and increase the chances of skin cancer.
- Dry skin – Too much sun exposure can dry out the skin, causing flaking skin and a dull and lacklustre appearance.
- Lines and wrinkles – Sun damage can result in the formation of lines and wrinkles due to cellular damage that reduces collagen production.
- Sun spots – Also known as age spots, sun spots can appear on skin that’s repetitively exposed to UV light.
- Freckles – Freckles often develop on the face, arms and other areas exposed to the sun, causing flat, circular spots of pigmentation to appear.
What Treatments Are Suitable for Sun Damage?
At The Greville Clinic, we offer a number of skin treatments that can assist in improving the appearance of sun damaged skin. Depending on the type of damage and its severity, we may recommend one or more of the following options:
- IPL Pigmentation
- Chemical Peels
- LED Light Therapy
- Lumixa
- Skin Needling
- Profilo Bioremodeling Injections
- Venus Viva Skin Needling and Radiofrequency
- RF Skin Tightening
- HIFU High Intensity Frequency Ultrasound
- Medical Grade Skin Care Products
Book a Complimentary Consultation Today
To learn more about our treatments for sun damaged skin, book a complimentary consultation at The Greville Clinic today.
