London Ontario Photodynamic Therapy

Treatments for Sun Damaged Skin

After a long, cold winter, there's nothing more rewarding then spending the afternoon basking in hot summer sunlight. Unfortunately, there are many dangers that come along with prolonged sun exposure, especially when it comes to the health and safety of your skin. Whether it manifests itself as visible skin discolouration, or hides just beneath the skin's surface, sun damage is a very serious issue and one that the professionals at Medical Aesthetics are always dealing with. If you love spending time in the sun you could be the perfect candidate for London Ontario photodynamic therapy or another one of our proven skincare treatments.

Medical Treatments for Sun Damage

From creams and gels to our proven London Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments, here at Medical Aesthetics we offer a wide variety of specially formulated skincare treatments that are designed to help improve the look of sun damaged skin. The following are some of the most common treatment options:

1. Creams and Gels: Tretinoin creams and gels are the best topical treatments for sun damaged skin. These creams work to smooth the skin and thicken the epidermis as well as dermis layers. The creams help to increase the pigmentation of the skin for a more balanced overall appearance. This type of treatment can take months and even years to achieve the desired results.
2. Chemical Peels: This form of treatment removes the upper parts of the skin allowing the recovery and re-growth of surface skin. While this procedure initially wounds the skin, the procedure helps to stimulate the faster growth of healthy skin cells. The chemical peels offered by Medical Aesthetics can either be superficial or quite deep into the dermis, depending on the skincare issues you are hoping to treat.
3. Laser Surgery: Laser skin resurfacing is an extremely popular option for patients with sun damaged skin as the procedure encourages the re-growth of smooth, healthy skin. Procedures that involve the use of a broad-spectrum intense pulse light or laser helps encourage collagen production and can be used to minimize some of the redness from broken blood vessels and to diminish the appearance of hyper-pigmentation.
4. Dermal Fillers: Wrinkles aren't just caused by old age, they're also caused by prolonged sun exposure! Dermal fillers are injected under the skin in order to fill out wrinkles and plump up the skin. While the results are temporary, the procedure is pain-free and can be safely administered over a long period of time.
5. Photodynamic therapy: If you're serious about reversing the effects of sun damage on your skin, now's the time to consider a London Ontario photodynamic therapy treatment from Medical Aesthetics. Our London Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments help eliminate the visible signs of sun damage, and are even capable of removing Actinic Keratosis lesions - a skin condition that, if left untreated, can lead to the formation of skin cancer. Photodynamic therapy is quick, effective, and relatively painless. The side effects are minimal, and the recovery time is less than a few days.

Safely enjoy the sun this summer with a little help from Medical Aesthetics. Book a London Ontario photodynamic therapy consultation or laser surgery appointment today.