Tag: Sun Damaged Skin

How To Reverse The Signs of Skin Damage

Years of sun exposure can damage the skin, especially in sensitive regions like the face and neck. Skin damage leaves the skin looking dry and aged. Sun exposure can create deep wrinkles and unsightly brown spots. Annapolis, MD cosmetic surgeon Dr. Henry Sandel offers laser treatments for the reversal of sun damage. The Innovation of Laser Therapy Laser skin treatments have changed the way plastic surgeons treat sun spots. Laser therapy can drastically improve the texture and look of the skin while minimizing the visibility of dark spots and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Laser treatments allow for shorter to no downtimes and reduce the risk of scarring and pigmentation changes generally associated with traditional chemical peels. Sun Damage Laser Treatment Options Sciton BBL: This noninvasive treatment is highly effective for treating aging and sun damaged skin. Dr. Sandel can control the intensity of each treatment targeting key areas…

Keep Your Skin Looking Good this Summer

Although many of us look forward to summer and warm weather, extended periods of exposure to UVA and UVB rays can be harmful to the skin. Excessive exposure to the sun can cause the most common cancer in the world, skin cancer. While there are ways to protect your skin during the summertime, as we begin to age sun damage becomes more noticeable. Dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles and freckles can all be caused by sun damage. Annapolis cosmetic surgeon Dr. Wheeler offers a range of treatments to repair and even reverse the common signs of sun damage. Treatments for Sun Damage CO2 Laser Peel – this treatment option uses a fractionated laser to improve skin texture, wrinkles, and fine lines. This one time treatment provides smooth, healthy, vibrant skin without much downtime. Fractional CO2 Laser Rejuvenation – this option provides dramatic improvements in treating wrinkles, scars, and uneven skin…

Skin Cancer Treatment Options

A skin cancer diagnosis presents many concerns, from overall health to how one’s appearance may be affected. Prompt and comprehensive treatment and removal is typically necessary. Dr. Wheeler is a double board certified cosmetic surgeon who also has years of experience working with patients who are in need of skin cancer removal reconstruction or scar revision from a previously removed lesion. He is proud to be an Annapolis area referral physician for skin cancer reconstructions, including Mohs Surgery for the removal of certain types of skin cancers. In cases where skin cancer has been diagnosed on the face, patients are immediately concerned about the cosmetic effects that removal may present. Dr. Wheeler works with each patient to achieve the best possible result, creating an individualized treatment plan that addresses both health and cosmetic concerns. As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Wheeler understands the delicate structures and tissues of the face…

What are the best treatment options for sun damaged skin?

Although we look forward to and enjoy the warmth of the summer sun, exposure to its UVA/UVB rays, especially for extended periods, is harmful to the skin and leaves lasting signs of its effects over time. Freckles, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles are all the result of sun damage that begin to be more noticeable as we age. Annapolis cosmetic surgeon Dr. Wheeler offers specific treatment options for reducing the signs of sun damage and turning back the clock on our aging skin. Treating sun damaged skin: Fractional CO2 laser skin rejuvenation:Dr. Wheeler can tailor this treatment to your specific needs and goals. Fractional CO2 lasers allow for a deeper penetration of the skin’s layers compared to other laser treatments and can be used on deep wrinkles, scars and uneven skin tone. CO2 laser peel: another option that Dr. Wheeler will customize to your specific goals, this laser treatment is a…