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Dec 24, 2020
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It’s officially summertime in some parts of the world, and every year we like to address what might be the most important consideration when it comes to skin care: Photoaging. The truth is, that glowing orb that provides us with light and heat is also bombarding us with UV light and radiation every day. This impacts how our skin ages, and too much sun can lead to signs of premature aging, sun spots, discoloration, and sun damage. Everyone will experience some form of photoaging. The good news is, there are ways to prevent how daily sun exposure affects the skin without avoiding the sun entirely. Here are the facts about photoaging, and what you can do about it.
Photoaging is damage to the skin caused by exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet light, and it’s responsible for 90% of the visible changes you see in your skin as you age. Wrinkles, sagging skin, brown spots, and the discoloration known as melasma: all these skin concerns are signs of photoaging. It’s important to note as well that sunlight isn’t the only external contributor to photoaging. Blue light exposure is now known to be a similar contributor to skin damage. Chronic high exposure to the blue light projected from your phone, computer, tablet, and television screen will speed up the aging process of your skin. Since technology has become a necessary part of modern life, all this is to say that some element of photoaging is unavoidable. Still, there are effective ways to prevent and treat it.
Sun protection is so important that we’ve written about it a lot. At the very minimum, there are three simple steps to protecting skin from sun damage that everyone should follow. Wear sunscreen daily, avoid too much exposure, and if you do spend time in the sun, wear protective clothing like a hat and sunglasses. These easy habits will go a long way to reducing the signs of premature aging, while still allowing you to have some fun in the sun.
A daily skin care routine is vital at all ages, and it can also be a powerful weapon against sun damage. Besides sunscreen, you can treat photoaging topically with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to treat dryness, Vitamin C to help brighten dark spots and anti-aging retinol. However, these can only go so far as to improve the look of the skin, since they don’t penetrate very deeply into the skin’s layers. The only way to treat photoaging below the surface is with aesthetic treatments.
Prevention is always best, but acquiring some signs of sun damage is unavoidable. Aesthetic treatments are an excellent way to intervene in the progressive nature of sun damage. Leaving photoaging untreated will allow it to become more evident in appearance. Thankfully, the benefits of aesthetic treatments are accumulative as well, which means that the earlier you start treating the signs of sun damage early, the more they will improve over time.
Photofacial treatments are a safe, non-surgical way to improve the look of aging and discoloration due to sun damage, Using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology to rejuvenate skin from beneath the surface, photofacials reinvigorate the skin’s natural production of what is collagen and elastin, and improve skin tone and texture for a radiant, younger-looking appearance. Not only will they help resolve the signs of photoaging, but they have a number of other benefits as well:
Most people tend to think of photofacial treatments as being just for the face, but this procedure can also be used to treat problem areas on the neck, shoulders, and chest. Since sun damage can show up anywhere the skin has had exposure, photofacial treatments are able to be used on any body area.
IPL treatments usually take between 15-30 minutes, so they easily fit into busy lifestyles. Also, rest assured that the treatments are painless. If at any time you do experience slight discomfort, your treatment provider will adjust your treatment immediately to make it more comfortable.
Photofacials address a number of skin issues besides sun damage. They can reduce redness, resolve acne, address vascular irregularities, smooth out areas of uneven texture, and fade away hyperpigmentation. Whatever your current skin concerns, IPL photofacial therapy is a great way to reveal a more even and radiant complexion.
The impulse to wear more makeup as skin imperfections arise is strong. However, makeup might be aging you as well, preventing breathability, weighing it down, and causing undue stress from the friction created by putting it on and taking it off. The better option would be to seek out the benefits of an aesthetic treatment to reduce the signs of sun damage and improve the overall look and health of the skin so that products like foundation, powder, and concealer become unnecessary.
Unlike more invasive treatments or chemical peels, with an IPL photofacial it’s possible to resume your normal activities right after the treatment. As long as you’re following the recommended sun protection after treatment, there’s nothing to restrict you from resuming your life immediately.
Photoaging can be treated, and there’s no better time to do so than right now. To find a qualified photofacial treatment provider near you, use the search field provided below.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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