Treating Sun Damage with Microdermabrasion

Medical professionals have long understood how important it is for people to have exposure to the sun. Sun exposure not only helps us physically by giving us certain vitamins and triggering certain chemical processes that we need to keep us healthy physically, but it also has an effect on our mood. In parts of the world where the sun only shines for a few hours during the winter, it is not uncommon for there to be an increase in the number of individuals battling depression.

However, although some exposure to the sun is necessary for humans to function well, overexposure to the sun can lead to skin damage. Individuals who are under the direct sun without protection from a hat, clothing, or some form of sunscreen might find themselves dealing with sunspots, hyperpigmentation, and premature wrinkles.

Unfortunately, getting sun damage is a lot easier than healing sun damage. There are a lot of techniques that medical professionals use to help people whose skin has been damaged by the sun. One technique that is growing in popularity is microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a procedure that removes the external layer of dead skin cells. When a person has this treatment, their skin looks rejuvenated. When they touch their skin, it is softer and tighter. After microdermabrasion, a person’s skin is not dull. All of these benefits happen because the treatment clears up pores that have been clogged with dead skin, oil, and dirt. Interestingly, this procedure can treat sun damage, especially sunspots, because it removes the external layers of skin that have excessive pigmentation.

Microdermabrasion works best if the sun damage is not very deep. If a person is just starting to develop sun damage, they will actually see the damaged areas get lighter after their first few treatments. It should be noted that dealing with sun damage can be very tricky. If a person has had sun damage for many years and they have done nothing to treat it, or if their sun damage is affecting the deeper layers of their skin, then it is likely that microdermabrasion will have little effect.

To get the most out of your microdermabrasion treatments, you will need to have multiple sessions. Our cosmetic experts will sit down with you and examine the areas of your face you want to work on. Based on this, they will determine how far apart each treatment should be.

If it is clear that your sunspots have advanced to a point where they need additional help, our specialist may recommend a mixture of microdermabrasion and chemical peels. The nice thing about microdermabrasion is that it makes your skin more susceptible to accepting other treatments. So, for example, if you’re going to have a chemical peel, having microdermabrasion before the treatment will make it so that the chemical peel has a more powerful effect.

At the same time, removing the external layers of skin with this treatment makes your skin more susceptible to the sun. So it is recommended that in the days following the treatment, you take extra care to protect your skin from sun exposure.

Microdermabrasion at MIAMI AESTHETIC in Miami is a safe and effective procedure that many people in the South Florida area are taking advantage of. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn more about this treatment and how it can benefit you.