The vast majority of the wrinkles and other damage we see in our patients comes from the sun. The sun is the single biggest factor that contributes to your skin looking and feeling older and less healthy. If you want to look younger even as you get older, stay out of the sun. Develop good sun-avoidance techniques.
Wear Your Sunscreen
If you must go out and bask in the warmth of a clear sunny day, the first thing that I always tell people to do is WEAR SUNSCREEN. Make sure the sunscreen has both UVA and UVB blocking capabilities because the sun emits both, and both can be harmful. UVA rays are the greatest cause of wrinkling and UVB can cause skin cancer. So wear your sunscreen, everyday, 365 days a year. You'll be safer and look younger.
Car Window Films Can Block UVA
Another step we can take is to have clear plastic window protection installed on our car windows. This film may block up to 99% of the UVA rays we are exposed to in our cars. As we drive we may be exposed to a great deal of direct sunlight for a prolonged period, so such films are a good way to eliminate the exposure to UVA.
Review Treatment Options At: Laser Skin Resurfacing, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, IPL, Radiofrequency Rejuvenation, Plasma Skin Regeneration or Injectables/ Dermal Fillers.
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