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Sun Damage Bloomfield Hills, MI
Visible sun damage is a common concern for aging skin. Years of sun exposure can result in brown spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and a dull appearance. At our office, our doctors and our aesthetics team can help you improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin with a range of treatment options.
What is Sun Damage?
Sun damage refers to the visible and structural changes in the skin resulting from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Over time, UV exposure breaks down collagen and disrupts normal pigment production, leading to concerns such as brown spots, uneven skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and a rough or dull texture. Sun damage can accumulate gradually, often becoming more noticeable with age.
Treatments For Sun Damage
Depending on your skin type, concerns, and goals, our doctors might recommend one of the following treatments for your sun damage:
Broadband Light (BBL)
The BBL uses high-intensity light therapy to heat the outer layers of the skin. The targeted areas, such as rough spots, age spots, or sun spots, will absorb the light. This will result in damaged skin cells flaking off, revealing new skin beneath. At the same time, collagen is stimulated in deeper layers of skin to trigger new collagen production, resulting in stronger skin for fewer lines and wrinkles.
Sciton Halo Laser
The Halo Laser combines the technologies of ablative and non-ablative lasers to effectively treat the skin’s surface and deeper layers in a single treatment. Less intense lasers are used to treat sun spots on the outer layers of the skin, resulting in minimal downtime. At the same time, more intense wavelengths will penetrate deeper layers of the skin, strengthening skin weakened by sun exposure.
Chemical Peel
Chemical peels come in varying strengths to treat your skin based on the severity of your sun damage. A chemical peel will cause the outer, sun-damaged layers of the skin to peel away, revealing smooth new skin beneath. Deeper peels can even improve severe signs of sun damage, such as fine lines.
ProFractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
ProFractional laser skin resurfacing involves laser energy to precisely remove the skin layer by layer. This ensures that all damaged skin cells, including sun damage, age spots, and other surface-level blemishes, are removed. As new skin cells and collagen are produced, the skin becomes smoother, more even, and stronger.
Meet Our Doctors
MEET DR. ELLENMeet Our Doctors
MEET DR. ELLENAm I a Candidate for Sun Damage Treatment?
You may be a good candidate for sun-damage treatment if you notice dark spots, uneven pigmentation, fine lines, or overall skin dullness caused by sun exposure. Ideal candidates are generally healthy individuals who want to improve skin clarity, tone, and texture without invasive procedures. During your consultation, our doctors will assess your skin and recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your specific concerns and goals.
What Will My Aftercare Steps Be Following Sun Damage Treatment?
After treatment, protecting your skin is essential to maintaining your results. Patients are typically advised to avoid direct sun exposure, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, and follow a gentle skincare routine while the skin heals. Depending on the treatment, you may experience temporary redness, sensitivity, or mild peeling. Following our doctors’ aftercare instructions will help support proper healing and enhance your overall results.
How Long Will Results Last?
Results from sun damage treatments can be long-lasting, especially when combined with proper skincare and consistent sun protection. Many patients notice visible improvement after a series of treatments, with continued enhancement as collagen production increases. Maintenance treatments and daily SPF use can help preserve clearer, healthier-looking skin over time.
Contact Us To Learn More
During your consultation in Bloomfield, MI, Dr. Ellen and our aesthetics team will meet with you to examine your signs of sun damage, discuss your concerns, and help determine which treatment is right for you. To get started improving your skin, contact our office at 248-220-6760.

