Sun Damage in Pembroke Pines

Reverse Sun Damage Without Surgery | Salas Plastic Surgery

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Enjoying your best life can, unfortunately, may come with some unpleasant side effects. A day spent at Hollywood Beach or Sunny Isles, cruising on a boat, or relaxing at the pool with a cocktail in hand is just a handful of enjoyable moments spent out in the sun. However, sun damage is no joke.

It can be frustrating to feel like you notice a new dark spot every time you come in from the sun. You may already be applying sunscreen and finding shade once in a while, but are still noticing spots and texture on your skin. Because, well, the big ball of fire in the sky is powerful.

For those seeking treatment for sun damage in Pembroke Pines, we’ve got gold standard treatments to take your skin from textured to radiant. Dr. Salas excels at making patients feel like themselves again through natural results and expert artistry.

Read this guide for tips on how to avoid sun damage and what treatment options are available at Salas Plastic Surgery and The Love Medspa.

What is sun damage?

Sun damage, otherwise known as photoaging or premature aging, stems from excess exposure to UV radiation. Your face, neck, hands, arms, legs, and chest are the most vulnerable to sun damage, as they are usually the most exposed.

Radiation breaks down elastin and collagen in your skin. Without these key proteins, your skin can sag, wrinkle, and develop spots of hyperpigmentation. There are 2 types of UV radiation that come from the sun and can harm your skin: UVA and UVB.

UVA Radiation

This type of UV radiation can reach all the way to your dermis, or the middle layer of your skin. The dermis houses collagen and elastin, which help your skin maintain a smooth and tight appearance. Excess UVA radiation damages the collagen and elastin fibers, leaving many people with wrinkles, sagging skin, and other forms of long-term sun damage.

UVB Radiation

Sun spots and hyperpigmentation come from UVB rays, as they damage your epidermis, or the outermost, top layer of your skin. UVB rays cause sunburns and contribute to many skin cancers.

Ways to Stay Safe in the Sun

Sun exposure is inevitable in Southern Florida, but sun damage can be prevented. By incorporating high-quality sun protection and understanding the safest times to be out in the sun, you can save your skin a lot of trouble and prevent sun damage in Pembroke Pines. These measures can’t undo sun damage, but can keep it from getting worse.

A close-up of a woman applying sun screen to her upper left arm to protect her skin from Sun Damage in Pembroke Pines.

 

Wear Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen

Many individuals don’t wear sunscreen because they think they won’t tan, or that their tanned skin is immune to sun damage. However, exposing your unprotected skin to natural or artificial UV rays—whether that’s under the sun or in a tanning bed—is harmful.

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. Yes, every day. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still penetrate your skin. A broad-spectrum sunscreen protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.

At Salas Plastic Surgery and The Love Medspa, we offer medical-grade skincare products and sunscreens that work deep to protect and soothe your skin. Our recommendations for sun protection include products such as:

  • ZO Skin Health: Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
  • SkinMedica: Essential Defense Mineral Shield™ Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen

Cover Up in the Sun

Applying sunscreen is one of the first steps you can take to keep your skin healthy and resilient. But covering up is an extra way to safeguard your skin from harmful rays. Think light, long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and sunglasses that are labeled “100% UV protection” for extra defense from sun damage.

In Pembroke Pines, your days may consist of lounging at the pool or catching some waves at the beach. Finding a spot of shade periodically helps keep your skin happy. Usually, the sun is at its peak from 10am to 4pm, so give your skin frequent breaks if you’re outside during those hours.

What Does Sun-Damaged Skin Look Like?

Sun damage comes in many different shapes and sizes, some with color changes, others with textural changes. Sun damage can look like:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Loose skin
  • Hyperpigmentation in the form of melasma, liver spots, sun spots, and dark spots
  • Red, rough, scaly spots (actinic keratosis)
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Thinning of the skin

If you are concerned that you have sun damage in Pembroke Pines, our medspa offers leading treatments to find relief and restore your skin’s health and appearance. We’ll help you understand the changes in your skin and give you expert, nonsurgical treatment recommendations.

Sciton BBL: The Good Kind of Light Exposure

Nope, not a Brazilian butt lift. We handle those at the Salas Plastic Surgery side of The Love Medspa! This type of BBL stands for BroadBand Light, a special kind of light therapy that renews skin and reduces sun damage.

Unfortunately, once your skin gets damaged by the sun, that damage can’t be undone with the same measures that prevent it. However, Sciton BBL can reduce the signs of sun damage and give your skin a healthy glow.

The screen of the BBL machine that is used to treat Sun Damage in Pembroke Pines.

 

How It Works

BBL delivers light energy into the skin, which your skin absorbs. The light targets pigment, like brown or red spots, while gently heating the skin to increase natural collagen and elastin production.

What It Treats

The melanin in your skin absorbs the light, breaking up areas of pigment like sun spots and age spots. In addition, Sciton BBL treats:

  • Acne scars, unwanted texture, and large pores
  • Freckles
  • Small blood vessels
  • Redness or rosacea

Sciton BBL is your shortcut to luminous skin. The light energy stimulates deep within the skin to renew and refresh your complexion. To noticeably improve areas of pigmentation, we recommend around 3 to 5 sessions. We’ll plan your treatment during a consultation, where we dive into all the details of you and your skin.

Morpheus8: Thermal Energy That Rebuilds

Not your typical microneedling, Morpheus8 uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to rebuild your skin’s strength and stimulate collagen and elastin production so you can glow from within. The thermal energy from RF tightens your skin and increases elasticity while combating signs of sun damage in Pembroke Pines.

A silver case, kind of like a 007 brief case, that says Morpheus8 on the across the middle. This device is used to treat Sun Damage in Pembroke Pines.

 

How It Works

The Morpheus8 handpiece is loaded with microneedles that create tiny perforations on your skin’s surface, stimulating superficial collagen production . The needle tips emit RF energy at various specific depths into your skin to gently heat the area and stimulate even more collagen production . Deep dermal remodeling leaves your skin fresh and smooth over weeks and months, with noticeably reduced wrinkles and fine lines.

What It Treats

Aside from sun-induced wrinkles, RF energy in Morpheus8 treats:

  • Scars and acne scars
  • Skin laxity or loose skin
  • Stretch marks
  • Collagen loss

You’ll experience heightened collagen and elastin production, which strengthens and supports your skin. Since Morpheus8 rejuvenates the skin, not only can your areas of sun damage fade, but it can also improve the appearance of wrinkles, texture, and loose skin.

We usually recommend 3 sessions of Morpheus8 to bring out your best skin. If you are curious about RF microneedling, we’ll schedule a consultation to discuss your concerns and determine if Morpheus8 is the right treatment for you.

Dermal Filler: Restoring What’s Been Lost

With an expert hand and unparalleled precision, Dr. Salas can restore facial balance and increase volume in various areas with filler. By adding extra refinement to your treatment with our wide variety of filler options, you can say goodbye to wrinkles and fine lines caused by the sun.

Dr. Salas explaining dermal fillers to a patient who's at our clinic to treat her Sun Damage in Pembroke Pines.

 

How It Works

Dermal fillers plump the skin and smooth fine lines on the face. Dr. Salas works closely with you and reviews your specific concerns to choose the best filler to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. The hyaluronic acid-based gel filler attracts and retains moisture, providing hydration and structure for healthy, natural-looking results.

What It Treats

Fillers treat static wrinkles, meaning wrinkles that are present when the face is relaxed. Wrinkles are a sign of sun damage, but can also stem from natural aging. Fillers balance your facial structure and treat:

  • Cheek asymmetry
  • Low jawline definition
  • Weak chins
  • Hollow temples
  • Smile lines
  • Dark circles under the eyes (hollowing)

Dr. Salas perfectly complements your features with tasteful injections. The fillers continue to support collagen and elastin production, leaving you with results that can last for months.

Don’t Let Sun Damage Hold You Back. Plan Your Treatment.

Treating sun damage in Pembroke Pines does not have to be difficult or daunting. Our wonderful team at Salas Plastic Surgery and The Love Medspa helps you embrace your confidence and self-expression, even after the warm Florida sun has taken its toll.

Dr. Salas works with the utmost precision, safety, and compassion for his patients. Whether you are interested in Sciton BBL, Morpheus8, fillers, or any of our other bespoke treatments, we guide you to feeling unstoppable. We aren’t about temporary quick fixes; you’ll feel refreshed, with natural results, all in a fun, luxurious environment.

Plan your treatment with our treatment planner tool to give us insight into your skin concerns. From there, our team crafts a one-of-a-kind treatment plan to achieve your goals. Or, you can give us a call to schedule your in-person consultation.

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About Salas Plastic Surgery

Led by Dr. Salas, our wonderful team is dedicated to helping men and women in South Florida reclaim their confidence and love what they see in the mirror. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. We discover what makes you feel your best through personalized visits and innovative treatments that celebrate your individuality.