Sun Damage

We offer a comprehensive range of treatments designed to address sun damage and rejuvenate the skin. Our approach combines advanced technologies to target various aspects of sun-induced skin concerns, including pigmentation, fine lines, and loss of elasticity.

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What is Sun Damage

Sun damage refers to the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun (or artificial sources like tanning beds) on the skin’s cells and DNA. Over time, repeated or intense sun exposure can lead to both visible changes in the skin and invisible damage at the cellular level.

What Causes Sun Damage?

  • Sun Exposure: UV rays trigger melanin production, leading to sunspots or age spots.
  • UVA rays: Penetrate deep into the skin, causing premature aging and long-term damage.
  • UVB rays: Affect the surface layer of the skin, leading to sunburns and increasing the risk of skin cancer.

Signs You Might Have Sun Damage

Persistent brown spots or patches

  • Also called sunspots or age spots, these are flat, darkened areas that appear on sun-exposed skin (face, hands, chest).
  • Caused by overproduction of melanin due to UV exposure.
  • Unlike freckles, they don’t fade easily and tend to increase with age or repeated sun exposure.

Fine lines appearing earlier than expected

  • UV rays break down collagen and elastin, which are essential for firm, youthful skin.
  • This leads to early formation of wrinkles, especially around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
  • Often more noticeable in people with fair skin or a history of tanning.

Skin that feels rough or dry despite moisturizing

  • Sun exposure damages the skin barrier, causing dehydration and cell turnover slowdown.
  • This results in a rough texture, flakiness, and a lack of smoothness—even with regular skincare.

Visible veins or redness

  • UV rays can dilate and damage capillaries near the skin’s surface, especially on the cheeks and nose.
  • This can cause persistent redness, blotchiness, or spider veins (telangiectasia).

A dull or uneven complexion

  • Long-term UV damage can cause uneven pigmentation, poor light reflection, and buildup of dead skin cells.
  • Skin looks tired, patchy, or sallow, lacking that healthy, radiant glow.

Recommended Treatments for Sun Damage

Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is a restorative cosmetic procedure that uses a chemical solution to help repair your skin and reduce the signs of aging. This treatment helps improve skin concerns such as uneven skin tone, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne. The procedure involves applying a defatting solvent followed by a peeling solution, which loosens dead skin cells to reveal healthy, glowing skin. Depending on your skin condition, you may undergo mild, medium, or deep peeling to suit your individual needs.

Benefits of Chemical Peel:

  • Reduces sunspots and age spots. Improves uneven skin tone.
  • Smooths rough, sun-damaged skin.
  • Diminishes fine lines from photoaging.
  • Stimulates collagen to repair sun-damaged skin.
  • Enhances skin clarity and brightness.
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Glow Peel

The Glow Peel is a professional, medium-depth skin resurfacing treatment designed to restore radiance and clarity to the skin. This exfoliating treatment works by removing the outermost layers of damaged skin, revealing a smoother, more luminous complexion beneath. It’s especially effective in targeting the effects of sun exposure, including dark spots, uneven tone, and dullness.

Benefits of the Glow Peel:

  • Brightens and revitalizes sun-damaged skin
  • Reduces dark spots and uneven pigmentation
  • Improves skin texture and clarity
  • Minimizes fine lines and early signs of aging
  • Helps clear post-acne marks and blemishes
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Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that uses a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand the surface of the skin, helping to remove the outer thick layer and improve the overall texture and tone. This treatment is used to treat sun damage, scarring, hypopigmentation, and stretch marks on the skin. The procedure is safe for all skin types, painless, and requires no downtime. Treatment typically involves weekly or bi-weekly sessions, ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.

Benefits of Microdermabrasion:

  • Improves skin texture and tone.
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Minimizes mild acne scars and blemishes.
  • Unclogs pores and reduces blackheads.
  • Enhances absorption of skincare products.
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TRIO

(Skin Tightening, Photo Rejuvenation, Pixel Laser Resurfacing)

TRIO is La Unique Laser Centre’s signature skin care treatment that combines three technologies: Skin Tightening, Photo Rejuvenation, and Pixel Laser Resurfacing. This combination provides comprehensive benefits in a single session, with a total of three sessions recommended. The treatment addresses issues such as loss of skin elasticity, uneven skin tone, and sun damage, promoting firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin.

Benefits of TRIO:

  • Targets multiple skin concerns in one session.
  • Stimulates collagen and elastin production.
  • Enhances skin tone and texture.
  • Promotes long-lasting, natural-looking results.
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Skin Rejuvenation with Laser360

Skin rejuvenation at La Unique Laser Centre is achieved through various revitalizing and resurfacing techniques, including laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and IPL (laser and intense pulsed light). One notable treatment is Laser360, which combines three revolutionary technologies into a single, customized treatment plan for softer, younger-looking skin. This approach improves skin color, texture, and tone, evens out skin color, reduces tiny broken blood vessels, and firms up loose skin around the eyes, nose, and jaw, resulting in a more youthful, contoured appearance.

Benefits of Skin Rejuvenation with Laser360:

  • Erases dark spots and pigmentation.
  • Skin looks smoother and younger.
  • Reduces wrinkles.
  • Removes signs of aging and sun damage.
  • Minimizes scars.
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Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40

(Facial Sunscreen)

To protect your skin from further sun damage, La Unique Laser Centre offers the Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40. This sheer, moisturizing, 100% physical sunscreen provides powerful broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. It uses a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide while moisturizing with vitamin E. The formula is also packed with free-radical-quenching antioxidants, including stable vitamin C, resveratrol, grape seed extract, and glutathione. It is dye-free, sulfate-free, animal cruelty-free, chemical sunscreen filter-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and artificial fragrance-free.

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FAQs

Sun damage, also known as photoaging, occurs when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This exposure can lead to various skin issues, including fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and a loss of skin elasticity. Over time, these effects can accumulate, resulting in premature aging.

It can be caused by various factors, including:

  • Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays
  • Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays
  • Prolonged unprotected sun exposure
  • Tanning beds and artificial UV light
  • Reflection from surfaces (water, sand, snow, glass)
  • Inadequate sunscreen use or reapplication

You might have sun damage if you notice certain changes in your skin that develop over time, especially in areas frequently exposed to the sun like the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands. Common signs include dark spots or patches (often called sunspots or age spots), fine lines and wrinkles appearing earlier than expected, and a rough, dry, or leathery skin texture.

Yes! There are several treatments available, depending on the type and severity. Options include chemical peels, glow peel, microdermabrasion, TRIO, skin rejuvenation with Laser360 and medical-grade skincare products.

This depends on the treatment type and your skin’s response. Some people see visible improvements within a few weeks, while others may need multiple sessions over several months for optimal results.

Yes, but it’s important to tailor the treatment to your specific skin type and concerns. At La Unique Laser Centre, we assess your skin before recommending the safest and most effective options.

Sun damage may reoccur after treatment if proper sun protection is not maintained. After treatments like chemical peels, glow peel, TRIO, 360 Laser, laser or microdermabrasion, your skin may look clearer and more even, but these procedures don’t make your skin immune to future UV exposure. Without consistent protection, new sun damage can develop, potentially reversing the improvements. Ongoing maintenance is key like daily sunscreen use and related skincare products.

There’s no one-size-fits-all. Effective treatments include:

  • Chemical Peels
  • Glow Peel
  • Microdermabrasion
  • TRIO (Skin Tightening, Photo Rejuvenation, Pixel Laser Resurfacing)
  • Laser 360 AlumierMD Skincare Products

Our Medical Aesthetician will recommend the best option based on your skin’s condition and goals.

No, sun damage and skin tanning are not the same, though they are related.

  • Skin tanning is your skin’s natural response to UV exposure, where it produces more melanin (pigment) to protect deeper layers from UV damage. A tan may appear as a temporary sign of sun exposure.
  • Sun damage is the long-term harm caused by UV rays, which can affect the skin’s structure and DNA. It includes premature aging, sunspots, wrinkles, leathery texture and it can occur even if your skin doesn’t visibly tan.