It’s fall in Kansas City, which is the perfect time to correct summer sun damage. Overexposure to the sun damages the skin on the surface and cellular levels. Stress from the sun causes hyperpigmentation as well as the skin to break down collagen and elastin, which leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. We recommend the Fraxel treatment and/or the Perfect Derma Peel to…
Fraxel is a laser treatment that targets aging and sun damaged skin. The technology uses microscopic laser columns to penetrate deep in the skin to expedite your body’s remodelling of collagen. We have performed the Fraxel treatment 10+ years and are constantly wowed by our patients (and our own) results! 5 Reasons to Get a Fraxel Laser Treatment: 1. Reduces Hyperpigmentation (Brown Spots) The brown…
Our skin has different needs when the seasons change. With the cooler temperature and dryer air, your skincare routine might need some adjustments. Below are some tips on how to transition your skincare regimen from Summer to Fall. Don’t Stop Applying Sunscreen Sunscreen is easiest to remember in the Summer, but it’s important to apply SPF all year long! The sun’s UVA and UVB rays…
It’s officially fall, and now that we’re spending less time in the sun, it’s time to correct the visible and nonvisible summer sun damage. How does the sun damage your skin? Sunlight in moderation can be good for us, but overexposure can damage the skin both on the surface and at a cellular level. Sunburn, premature aging and hyperpigmentation are ways the sun can visibly…
Kansas City is warming up, and our staff and patients are raving about the weather! With more time spent in the sun, let’s talk about sunscreen. We appreciate the concern for sunscreen this season, but sunscreen should actually be worn ALL YEAR LONG! We’ve found that there is a lot of misperception about SPF, so we wanted to break down a few key takeaways. 1.…
For us at Healthylooks Medspa, the fall season means Chiefs Football and time to correct summer skin damage. We hope everyone had a great summer spent outside with family and friends. And now that the weather is cooling down, it’s time to correct and protect against inevitable sun damage. How does the sun affect your skin? The heat of the sun dehydrates the skin and…
