So you didn’t wear sunscreen, and have the sun damaged skin to prove it. This type of skin damage is called photo aging, and often results in thicker, more leathery looking skin along with deep wrinkles and discoloration. It can be frustrating to deal with, but there is hope. Read on to find out how to lessen the damage with proven procedures that renew sun damaged skin.

Sun Damaged Skin Procedures

[checklist icon=”fa-times-circle” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”#65c2f0″ size=”small” class=”” id=””][li_item icon=”fa-times-circle-o”]Chemical Peels: Chemical peels remove the top layer of skin with a chemical application. This removal of skin evens out pigment, smooths scars, and gives an all over revitalization to sun damage. [/li_item][li_item icon=”fa-times-circle-o”]Collagen Injections: Purified bovine collagen is injected under the skin, making-up for the depleted natural collagen. It smooths lines, scars, and wrinkles.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing: In this method, a high energy light gets rid of damage by burning it off. Now there is a newer method called Non-Ablative Resurfacing that combines the older method with electrical energy. It works just as well on wrinkles, but without hurting the top layers of skin.

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Sun damaged skin repair depends a lot on the individual traits of the person. Age, weight, and general overall health including genetics will also determine recovery.

It is important to maintain a good skin care routine that includes one of the above treatments, or others like dermabrasion or Botulinum toxin type A injections (complex protein injections.) Moisturize as advised by the professional who performs your procedures, as he or she will be able to advise on what to use and how much of it to use.

And no matter how sun damaged you think your skin is, start using sunscreen. Ask for recommendations on sunscreen as well. With all this, your skin should be looking much better.