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		Sun Damage The term ‘sun damage’ is usually used to refer to major changes to the skin’s characteristics brought about by prolonged unprotected exposure to UV radiation. Typical symptoms are weak underlying structures that causes mottling, ‘pebbling’ crepe-like or thinning of skin, roughness, dryness, inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
		Related Treatments IPL for Skin Rejuvenation Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Skin Cancer Consultation Free Spot Check Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Book a cosmetic consultation Book a cosmetic consultation with one of our Appearance Medicine Nurses. Book a Consultation Book a cosmetic consultation Book a cosmetic consultation with one of our Appearance Medicine Nurses. Appointment Type First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone * Select Clinic Message Sign me up to receive skincare tips and advice, news, promotions and more. I accept the terms and conditions. Thank you for your enquiry with Skin Institute, we will endeavour to respond to your request within 24 hours. If you need medical assistance during business hours, please call us direct on 0800 SKIN DR (754 637). If it is afterhours and you require urgent medical care, please contact your local accident and medical clinic. or call 0800 SKIN DR (754 637)
		Treatment Sun avoidance is crucial to avoiding sun damage. When sun exposure is unavoidable, regular application of a high SPF (more than SPF30) sunscreen will provide protection against UV radiation. For existing sun damage, treatments are available to help restore skin’s vitality and function. The two major treatment options available include: Topical Therapy – daily use of vitamins A, B3 & C, alpha-hydroxy acids and moisturisers. Facial peels can also have a rejuvenating effect. Laser Therapies – have proven extremely beneficial for sun damage. These include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Fractional Laser Resurfacing and Photodynamic Therapy. Depending on your skin condition and need, your consulting Appearance Medicine Nurse will advise which treatment is right for you. If you have concerns about a particular lesion, we offer a Free Spot Check. Or if you are concerned about several moles or lesions on your skin, as a result of being in the sun, we recommend you book in for a Full Body Skin Cancer Consultation. We also offer ongoing information on how to protect your skin in our Learning Centre and on our Blog here on our website – eg. how to spot a suspicious mole.
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		Why Skin Institute? Feeling confident and looking the best you can are things we all aim for. Skin Institute has over twenty years of experience in skincare, and we pride ourselves on keeping at the forefront of developments in appearance medicine. Our expert teams are helping Kiwis across the country show the world their best face – and you could be one of them. Book a Consultation Book a cosmetic consultation Book a cosmetic consultation with one of our Appearance Medicine Nurses. Appointment Type First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone * Select Clinic Message Sign me up to receive skincare tips and advice, news, promotions and more. I accept the terms and conditions. Thank you for your enquiry with Skin Institute, we will endeavour to respond to your request within 24 hours. If you need medical assistance during business hours, please call us direct on 0800 SKIN DR (754 637). If it is afterhours and you require urgent medical care, please contact your local accident and medical clinic.