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Summer has come to an end here on the Cape. And while we will all miss the fun summer months and time on the beach, we always look forward to the fall and winter here. Here at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery, fall and winter are great times to consider how we can improve our skincare. Summer sunshine can cause some serious damage to your skin, so it is important to consider rehydrating treatments to use at home, and potentially revitalizing treatments like laser skincare, which we can do here in the office.
Summer Skin Damage: Signs & Solutions
We all love spending hours outside during the summer, especially on the beach, but this can often lead to a variety of skin issues. Extended time outside in the sun, especially without strong sunscreen, can lead to dehydration and hyperpigmentation. The appearance of lines, wrinkles, and dark spots on your skin can all be linked to UV exposure. But even people who spend their summer indoors aren’t immune to some summertime skin damage. Air conditioning and chlorinated pool water can also dry out skin. Overall, you might notice that your skin looks duller than normal or has lost its plumpness.
The key to solving these problems is rejuvenating skincare. Rejuvenation is built on both rehydrating the skin and improving the health of the outer layers of the skin so they can retain moisture and keep your skin hydrated throughout the fall and winter.
At-Home Cleansers & Rehydration Products
First and foremost, good skin care starts at home. We can recommend a variety of powerful skin products you can use at home to help rehydrate and cleanse your skin. Moisturizers and cleansers are valuable in protecting your skin and regaining that hydration. Moreover, you should continue using SPF products. Even if you are not spending your days on the beach, the sun’s UV light is just as damaging when you are going apple picking with your family as it was during the summer.
Laser Treatments For Sun Damage Reversal
For patients who have sun-damaged skin, including issues with hyperpigmentation, fine lines & wrinkles, or other blemishes, we’d recommend in-office laser treatments like our Moxi Laser or BBL laser treatment. Oftentimes, patients want to avoid laser treatments during the summer because a part of the post-care includes avoiding time in the sun. But as the sunsets earlier and earlier, and cold air keeps us indoors, fall and winter are the perfect times to consider laser treatments.
Schedule a Skin Treatment Consultation on the Cape
With three offices throughout the Cape Cod area, our team is here to help you with all of your skin care needs. From recommendations on at-home care to laser treatments and more, if you are interested in addressing summer skin damage, please get in touch with our team.
