Sun Damage

All too often, the effects of aging on your skin are exacerbated by sun damage. Gravity takes its toll during the aging process, to be sure; but if your skin is discolored, excessively dry, has a leathery appearance, or marked by deep wrinkles, you have damaged your skin from overexposure to the sun.

What you've done to your skin is called photoaging, and there are a number of treatments we can recommend that can greatly reduce the visible signs.

• Laser resurfacing - Sciton SkinTyte Removes damaged skin and softens wrinkles.
• Tretinoin - Cream that can be applied directly to the skin, giving it a smoother feel and look and can even out skin tone.
• Microdermabrasion - This process scrapes away the top layers of skin, revealing the new, fresh skin underneath.
• Chemical peel - Using a chemical compound of varying strength, the top layer of skin is removed, causing your skin to regenerate a healthier top layer.
• Injections - With collagen injections such as ArteFill, the collagen your body has lost during the photoaging process is replaced with bovine collagen.

Age Spot Removal

Sun damage, hormonal changes and the aging process often combine to produce darker areas on the face, neck, chest and hands. These are commonly referred to as "age spots" or hyperpigmentation. Image Enhancement Center founder, James Kern M.D., says the spots can be removed by proper laser or broadband (BBL) light therapy. Dr. Kern and his Houston and Katy therapists use the advanced Sciton Laser Skin Rejuvenation System because of its ability to adjust for each patient's needs and skin type. The Sciton MicroLaser Peel, PhotoFacial and BBL systems are customized for each patient to give the most effective age spot removal available.

When you come to see us for sun damage treatments, we'll also review sun damage prevention tips and make sure you're set with protective sunscreen.

Check Out Dr. Kern and the body-jet on Great Day Houston.