Sun-damaged skin at a glance
- What it is: a set of skin changes caused by years of UV exposure – dryness and flaking, fine lines, uneven tone, pigmentation and loss of elasticity
- Mechanism: UV rays damage collagen and elastin in the dermis and accelerate the breakdown of the skin barrier; the effects are gradual and cumulative
- Warning: rough, scaly patches that do not heal can be actinic keratosis – a precancerous lesion that needs a medical examination, not a cosmetic treatment
- Treatments: laser rejuvenation, chemical peels, biorevitalisation and mesotherapy, combined according to the condition of the skin
- Prevention: daily SPF is the most effective way to slow further damage and preserve treatment results
How does the sun damage the skin?
Sunlight can burn the skin and permanently change its structure. UV rays reach the dermis and damage collagen and elastin, the protein network that gives skin its firmness and elasticity. That is why the effects are not immediate – they accumulate over years of exposure, and skin that has spent a long time in the sun shows signs of ageing earlier.
The acute consequence is sunburn: red, dry and sensitive skin, with blisters in severe cases. The chronic consequences are dryness and flaking, fine lines, thickened and uneven texture, pigmentation spots and loss of tone, especially on the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
It is important to distinguish cosmetic changes from those that need a medical examination. A rough, scaly patch that does not heal, a lesion that bleeds or changes – that is not a cosmetic matter but a reason for an examination. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous lesion and is treated medically.
Which changes appear most often?
The most common are pronounced dryness and flaking, fine lines and loss of elasticity, uneven tone and sun spots (age spots), visible capillaries and a coarser skin texture. In people with years of unprotected exposure, these changes are visible even on younger skin.
Which treatments help?
The plan depends on what predominates – texture, lines or pigmentation. Laser rejuvenation (Fotona) stimulates collagen renewal and evens the texture, chemical peels remove damaged surface layers and refresh the tone, and biorevitalisation and mesotherapy restore hydration and nutrients. The best results come from a series of combined treatments, defined at the examination.
The role of skincare and SPF
No treatment makes up for daily unprotected exposure. Regular care and daily SPF are the foundation that slows new damage and extends treatment results – we cover this in the Cosmetics section.
Frequently asked questions
Can sun damage be reversed?
Skin quality can improve significantly – texture, hydration, tone and pigmentation respond to treatment. Results are gradual and best with a series of treatments plus proper skincare.
How many treatments are needed?
It depends on the degree of damage. Usually a series of several treatments a few weeks apart, with home care in between.
Is every spot on the skin harmless?
No. Age spots are a cosmetic issue, but any lesion that grows, changes colour, bleeds or does not heal needs a medical examination before any aesthetic treatment.
When is the best time for treatment?
Autumn and winter, when UV levels are lower – after peels and lasers the skin must not be exposed to the sun, and SPF is mandatory.
Read more
- Age spots: causes and removal treatments
- Chemical peels: renewing the surface layers of the skin
- Biorevitalisation: deep skin hydration
- Cosmetics: daily care and SPF protection
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